The Degnan Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Degnan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $87,250 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$87,250
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$163,752
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $90,750 the year before.
27% 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 | $90,750 | 49 | $221,808 |
| 2024 | $87,250 | 44 | $163,752 |
How to apply
The Degnan Family Foundation 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 The Degnan Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 12 | $36,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $16,000 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $13,500 |
| New York | 4 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 7 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $3,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $1,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHS Symphony (Endowment) | General charitable | $12,000 |
| St Vincent College | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Saint Elizabeth University | General charitable | $7,000 |
| CHS Collegiate School | General charitable | $5,000 |
| St Vincent Archabbey | General charitable | $5,000 |
| ARTS Etc | General charitable | $4,000 |
| CHS Symphony (Annual Fund) | General charitable | $3,000 |
| MUSC Foundation | General charitable | $3,000 |
| Boston College | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Davidson College Annual Fund | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of Mercy | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Share Our Strength | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Hewitt School | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Spoleto Foundation | General charitable | $2,000 |
| CHS Library Society | General charitable | $1,500 |
| College of Charleston | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Holy Spirit Church | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Bryn Mawr College | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Carl Schurz Conservancy | General charitable | $1,000 |
| ETV Endowment | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Fair Shake for Youth | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Illinois Public Media | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Kiawah Island Conservancy | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Matheny Med & Ed Fund | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Mercer Street Friends | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Morristown-Beard School | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Partners In Health | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Sea GullSeafarers Camp | General charitable | $1,000 |
| The Winston School | General charitable | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Champaign County Healthcare | General charitable | $500 |
| Eastern Illinois Foodbank | General charitable | $500 |
| Immigration Services of Champaign-Urbana | General charitable | $500 |
| Kiddos Clubhouse Foundation | General charitable | $500 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | General charitable | $500 |
| Memorial Sloane Kettering | General charitable | $500 |
| National Parks Foundation | General charitable | $500 |
| Prairie Rivers Network | General charitable | $500 |
| St Brigid Church | General charitable | $500 |
| The Land Connection | General charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Degnan
- Philip Degnan
- Elena Brody
- Cynthia Degnan
Questions people ask
Does The Degnan Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Degnan Family Foundation Inc give?
$87,250 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Degnan Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Degnan (President), Philip Degnan (Trustee), Elena Brody (Trustee) and Cynthia Degnan (Trustee).
What does The Degnan Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.