Lucy Hampton Bostick Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Lucy Hampton Bostick Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Columbia, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $190,606 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $38,000. 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$190,606
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$38,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $172,000 the year before.
9% 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 | $174,280 | 8 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $172,000 | 10 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $190,606 | 11 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Lucy Hampton Bostick Charitable Trust 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 Lucy Hampton Bostick Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 11 | $190,606 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Museum of Art | Support exempt purpose | $38,000 |
| Historic Columbia Foundation | Support exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Congaree Land Trust | Support exempt purpose | $28,000 |
| University S Caroliniana Society | Support exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Support exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| The Town Theatre | Support exempt purpose | $17,000 |
| Hoof & Paw Benevolent Society | Support exempt purpose | $10,606 |
| Columbia Film Society | Support exempt status | $10,000 |
| Palmetto Conservation Foundation | Support exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Support exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Animal Protection League of SC | Support exempt purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank Dougherty
- Robert Y Knowlton
- George RP Walker III
Questions people ask
Does Lucy Hampton Bostick Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lucy Hampton Bostick Charitable Trust give?
$190,606 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs Lucy Hampton Bostick Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank Dougherty (Trustee), Robert Y Knowlton (Trustee) and George RP Walker III (Trustee).
What does Lucy Hampton Bostick Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.