The Gleason Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Gleason Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $385,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$385,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $827,500 the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $827,500 | 51 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 39 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Martin Gleason 15 Man O War, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (843) 422-3775 |
| What to submit | Grant request letter, copy of prior two form 990 filings, and copy of 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations. |
What The Gleason Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 14 | $564,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $180,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $78,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 6 | $47,500 |
| Virginia | 4 | $42,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $35,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Paul II Cathloic School | Charitable | $385,000 |
| KCNQ2 | Charitable | $125,000 |
| CCDG | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $52,000 |
| Boys Girls Club | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Heifer International | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Sandbox | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Volunteer in Medicine | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Coastal Discovery Museum | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Deepwell | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Warrior Jace Thompson Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| All Hallows High School | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Heritage Classic Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Britepaths | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Duke Pancreatic Cancer Research | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Elevate Community School | Charitable | $8,000 |
| World Jewish Relief | Charitable | $7,500 |
| East Cooper Community Outreach | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Windwood Farm Services | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cathloic Appeal of SC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Assumption University | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Shelter House | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Arts Center of Coastal Carolina | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Miscellaneous | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lenore Gleason
- Bonnie Gleason
- Martin Gleason
- Mary Gleason
- Nancy Gleason
Questions people ask
Does The Gleason Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Gleason Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Gleason Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lenore Gleason (Trustee), Bonnie Gleason (Trustee), Martin Gleason (President/Tr) and Mary Gleason (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Gleason Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.