Frugal Princess Inc
Preselected recipients only
Frugal Princess Inc is a private foundation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,840 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $925 and the largest $6,595. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,840
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$925
- Largest grant$6,595
- Assets$16,092
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,760 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 | $13,800 | 9 | $53,491 |
| 2024 | $15,760 | 13 | $36,932 |
| 2025 | $20,840 | 12 | $16,092 |
How to apply
Frugal Princess Inc 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 Frugal Princess Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 11 | $19,345 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,495 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frugal Princess Inc | Provided assistance to families in need due to terminal illness, homelessness or single parent and provided necessities to local schools/children in need, including, mb early education field trip fund and holiday items for teens through santa's villiage in myrtle beach | $6,595 |
| Phoenix Renaissance Inc | Providing education for children and empowering them with essential skills and nutrition to revitalize our community and bring families together. Provided educational materials, cold weather items, gifts for holiday community shop and scholarships | $5,825 |
| Burroughs & Chapin Art Museum | Fund cultural activities and events for children and young adults; provide | $1,950 |
| Africa New Life | Provide basic provisions for children and families in rwanda, including, primary education. | $1,495 |
| Bookgreen Gardens | Support the environmental quality, protection and beautification of botanical gardens and education for children | $1,000 |
| Sos Care | Providing funds to empower those with autism and intellectual disabilities thrive on their own, including, programs, camps, activities and classes that teach the life of social skills one needs to live independently as possible | $1,000 |
| Eastern Carolina Housing Organization | Echo's mission is to break the cycle of homelessness experienced by individuals and families in our community, including, our veterans, provided household necessities | $850 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Horry County | Empowers individuals and provides stability through self-reliance and shelter by building homes with volunteers and donations, women build foundation | $525 |
| Grand Strand Humane Society | Suppport local animal shelter with resources to provide food, medical treatment and shelter until they find their forever home | $500 |
| New Directions of Horry County | Assist homeless clients at three myrtle beach area shelters get back to work/back to life, provided family shelter holiday gifts | $500 |
| Ynca | Applying christian principles into practice through programs and build healthy mind, spirit and body, provided swim lessons for community children | $500 |
| Junior League Grand Strand | Focus on giving back to the community focusing on research to identify the greatest needs and assist as appropraite | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Maria Clayton
- Michael F Clayton
- Anthony Maria
Questions people ask
Does Frugal Princess Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frugal Princess Inc give?
$20,840 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $925.
Who runs Frugal Princess Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sharon Maria Clayton (President), Michael F Clayton (Sec & Tres) and Anthony Maria (Vice President).
What does Frugal Princess Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.