Keith and Deborah Wandell Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Keith and Deborah Wandell Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bluffton, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $476,231 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $7,725 and the largest $445,156. 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$476,231
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$7,725
- Largest grant$445,156
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $370,915 the year before.
67% 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 | $153,836 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $370,915 | 4 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $476,231 | 6 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Keith and Deborah Wandell Charitable 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 Keith and Deborah Wandell Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $445,656 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $30,450 |
| New York | 1 | $125 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio University Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $445,156 |
| Bluffton United Methodist Church | unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Low Country | unrestricted | $10,450 |
| Colleton River Community Foundation | Unresitricted | $5,000 |
| New Albany Presbyterian church | unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Play for Pink Inc | Unrestricted grant | $125 |
Officers and trustees
- Keith E Wandell
- Deborah L Wandell
Questions people ask
Does Keith and Deborah Wandell Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Keith and Deborah Wandell Charitable Foundation give?
$476,231 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $7,725.
Who runs Keith and Deborah Wandell Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Keith E Wandell (Trustee) and Deborah L Wandell (Trustee).
What does Keith and Deborah Wandell Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and community development.