Dawn Laurel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dawn Laurel Foundation is a private foundation in Clemson, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $222,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$222,000
- Assets$31.8 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
19% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 40 | $31.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 42 | $31.8 million |
How to apply
Dawn Laurel Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Dawn Laurel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 27 | $996,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $225,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $45,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $40,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Greenville University | General fund | $222,000 |
| Bon Secours-St Francis Foundation | General fund | $100,000 |
| Dr James Dobson Family Institute | General fund | $100,000 |
| Focus on the Family | General fund | $100,000 |
| The Edison Inst DBA the Henry | General fund | $100,000 |
| Dream Center of Pickens Co | General fund | $75,000 |
| Ripple of One Inc | General fund | $75,000 |
| Clemson Community Church | General fund | $50,000 |
| Greenville Symphony | General fund | $50,000 |
| South Carolina Citizens for Life | General fund | $50,000 |
| Marys House Ministry Alliance | General fund | $40,000 |
| Anderson Life Crisis Pregnancy Ctr | General fund | $30,000 |
| Collins Childrens Home | General fund | $30,000 |
| Bob Jones Univ Museum & Gallery | General fund | $25,000 |
| Brooks Ctr for the Performing Arts | General fund | $25,000 |
| Fair Play Camp School Inc | General fund | $25,000 |
| Foothills Care Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| Peace Center Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Piedmont Womens Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| Wilderness Way Camp School | General fund | $25,000 |
| American Ctr for Law & Justice | General fund | $20,000 |
| Asheville Christian Academy | General fund | $20,000 |
| Clemson Meals on Wheels Inc | General fund | $20,000 |
| Colson Center for Christian World | General fund | $20,000 |
| Fellowship for the Performing Arts | General fund | $20,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General fund | $20,000 |
| Home School Legal Defense Assoc | General fund | $20,000 |
| Blue Ridge Broadcasting | General fund | $15,000 |
| Radio Training Network | General fund | $15,000 |
| David's Table Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Emerson Rose Heart Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Homes of Hope Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Lakes and Bridges Charter School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Poineer Bible Translator | General fund | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Academy of Arts | General fund | $10,000 |
| World Mission Prayer League Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Clemson Community Care Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Clemson Free Clinic | General fund | $5,000 |
| Navigators | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- March C Maguire
- Kristin Lynn Maguire
Questions people ask
Does Dawn Laurel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dawn Laurel Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Dawn Laurel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists March C Maguire (Sec, Dir, Co) and Kristin Lynn Maguire (Dir, Co-Pres).
What does Dawn Laurel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.