Elizabeth Calvin Bonner Foundation
Accepts applications
Elizabeth Calvin Bonner Foundation is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$26,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$553,133
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $26,829 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,250 | 31 | $502,621 |
| 2024 | $26,829 | 30 | $519,194 |
| 2025 | $26,000 | 30 | $553,133 |
How to apply
| Contact | W Thomas Rutledge Jr 1700 Ashley River Rd Ste A, Charleston, SC 29407 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (843) 225-1599 |
| What to submit | As prescribed in the trust agreement |
| Deadlines | On an annual basis |
What Elizabeth Calvin Bonner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 22 | $14,800 |
| Virginia | 6 | $10,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maccallum More Museum and Gardens | Assist in charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Prestwood Foundation | Assist in charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Respite Care of Charleston | Assist in charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Friends of Hampton Plantation | Assist in charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Fishing Creek Presbyterian Church | Assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Butler Memorial Library | Assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | Assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Save Our Heritage | Assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Strides of Strength Therapeutic Riding | Assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Turtle Survival Alliance | Assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Resilient Pathways | Assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Water Mission | Assist in charitable purpose | $600 |
| A Fathers Place | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Canines for Service | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Carolina Wildlife Center | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Casc Meals on Wheels Charleston | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Charleston Horticultural Society | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Charleston Symphony Orchestra | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Colleton County Historical & Perserv Soc | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Confederate Home & College the | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Friends of the Ft Mitchell and Keysville Depot | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Harvest Free Medical Clinic | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| James Island Outreach | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Pet Helpers | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| America's Living History Foundation | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Chester District Genealogical Society | Assist in charitable purpose | $300 |
| Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding | Assist in charitable purpose | $200 |
| Landmarks for Families | Assist in charitable purpose | $200 |
| Keepers of the Wild | Assist in charitable purpose | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- W Thomas Rutledge Jr
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth Calvin Bonner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: On an annual basis.
How much does Elizabeth Calvin Bonner Foundation give?
$26,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Elizabeth Calvin Bonner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists W Thomas Rutledge Jr (Trustee).
What does Elizabeth Calvin Bonner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and faith communities.