Magnolia Plantation Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Magnolia Plantation Foundation is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $43,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $9,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$43,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $136,000 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $136,000 | 56 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $43,000 | 23 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Magnolia Plantation 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 Magnolia Plantation Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 16 | $33,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $5,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trident Technical College | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $9,000 |
| The Slave Dwelling Project | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Acadia Wildlife | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $3,000 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $3,000 |
| Turn 90 | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $3,000 |
| Acadia Reperatory Theater | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2,000 |
| Goodnewsbee Foundation | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2,000 |
| SC Society of Cincinnati | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2,000 |
| National Society of Cincinnati | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,500 |
| Avian Conservation Center | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,000 |
| Charleston Water Keeper | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,000 |
| Church of the Ministerio Internacional El Shaddai | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,000 |
| East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,000 |
| International Documentary Association | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,000 |
| Keepers of the Wild | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,000 |
| Lowcountry Land Trust | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,000 |
| Old St Andrews Church | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,000 |
| Shiwa | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,000 |
| St Johns in the Wilderness | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,000 |
| The Citadel Brigadier Foundation | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,000 |
| Charleston Library Society | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $500 |
| Charlotte Rhoads Park | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $500 |
| The Parish Church at Habersham | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Fernanda Moore
- Taylor Nelson
- J Drayton Hastie III
- Dylan S Nelson
- Winslow W Hastie
- J Drayton Hastie Jr
- Nona H Valiunas
Questions people ask
Does Magnolia Plantation Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Magnolia Plantation Foundation give?
$43,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Magnolia Plantation Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fernanda Moore (Trustee), Taylor Nelson (Trustee), J Drayton Hastie III (Trustee) and Dylan S Nelson (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Magnolia Plantation Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.