The Gilreath Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gilreath Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$60,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $55,000 | 6 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 1 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 6 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Gilreath 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 The Gilreath Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 6 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conestee Nature Preserve | To further the purposes of the exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Seeds of Hope Children's Outreach | To further the purposes of the exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Sustaining Way | To further the purposes of the exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Safe Harbor Inc | To further the purposes of the exempt organization | $10,000 |
| A Child's Haven | To further the purposes of the exempt organization | $10,000 |
| Greenville Tech Foundation | To further the purposes of the exempt organization | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Perry R Gilreath
- Mary Gilreath
- Julia Stoll
- Kay G Hill
- Allen Inglesby
Questions people ask
Does The Gilreath Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gilreath Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Gilreath Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Perry R Gilreath (Director), Mary Gilreath (Director), Julia Stoll (Director) and Kay G Hill (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Gilreath Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.