Ethel-Jane W Bunting Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
Ethel-Jane W Bunting Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,850 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,850
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$636,894
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $29,000 the year before.
42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,180 | 11 | $573,106 |
| 2024 | $29,000 | 15 | $606,229 |
| 2025 | $30,850 | 12 | $636,894 |
How to apply
| Contact | W Thomas Rutledge Jr Trustee 1700 Ashley River Road Ste A, Charleston, SC 29407-5865 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (843) 225-1599, tom@rclaw.com |
| What to submit | As prescribed in the trust agreement |
| Deadlines | On an annual basis |
What Ethel-Jane W Bunting Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 7 | $23,350 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Goo Ni Di Institute | To assist charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Sar (School for Advanced Research) | To assist charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hot Springs Development Fdn | To assist charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Nmsu Equestrian Team | To assist charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Ruidoso Downs Chaplaincy Benevolent Acct | To assist charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of Lincoln County | To assist charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Mission Mules | To assist charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Queen Creek High Scool Wrestling Boosters | To assist charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Cowboys for Cancer Research | To assist charitable purpose | $500 |
| Qcjra | To assist charitable purpose | $500 |
| The Hummingbird Project | To assist charitable purpose | $500 |
| New Mexico Wildlife Center | To assist charitable purpose | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- W Thomas Rutledge Jr
- Emily Darnell-Nunez
Questions people ask
Does Ethel-Jane W Bunting Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: On an annual basis.
How much does Ethel-Jane W Bunting Foundation Trust give?
$30,850 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Ethel-Jane W Bunting Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists W Thomas Rutledge Jr (Trustee) and Emily Darnell-Nunez (Trustee).
What does Ethel-Jane W Bunting Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research.