The Joanna Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Joanna Foundation is a private foundation in Sullivans Island, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $178,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$178,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees98%
Giving in 2025 was up from $163,284 the year before.
98% 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 | $136,550 | 47 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $163,284 | 41 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $178,000 | 40 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
The Joanna 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Joanna Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 36 | $167,500 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avian Conservation Center | General Support | $50,000 |
| SC Environmental Law Project | General Support | $25,000 |
| Joanna-Woodson Elementary School | General Support | $7,500 |
| Carolina Ocean Alliance | General Support | $5,000 |
| Awendaw Regional Outreach Center | General Support | $3,500 |
| Ari Foss Foundation | General Support | $3,000 |
| Birthday Buds | General Support | $3,000 |
| Charleston Area Justice Ministry | General Support | $3,000 |
| Coastal Conservation League | General Support | $3,000 |
| Impact Justice | General Support | $3,000 |
| Lowcountry Center for Academic Equity | General Support | $3,000 |
| The Navigation Center | General Support | $3,000 |
| 50Can fiscal agt for Charleston RISE | General Support | $2,500 |
| AMOR Healing Kitchen | General Support | $2,500 |
| Annex Dance Company | General Support | $2,500 |
| Charleston Literary Festival | General Support | $2,500 |
| Charleston Promise Neighborhood | General Support | $2,500 |
| Doors to Dream | General Support | $2,500 |
| Ebony Myers Hope Foundation | General Support | $2,500 |
| Going Places | General Support | $2,500 |
| Healing Hurts Ministries | General Support | $2,500 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | General Support | $2,500 |
| James Island Outreach | General Support | $2,500 |
| Operation Home | General Support | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Svcs | General Support | $2,500 |
| Pet Helpers Inc | General Support | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | General Support | $2,500 |
| She's the Veteran | General Support | $2,500 |
| Sight Savers of America | General Support | $2,500 |
| Teachers' Supply Closet | General Support | $2,500 |
| The ARK of SC | General Support | $2,500 |
| The Green Heart Project | General Support | $2,500 |
| The Palmetto Project Begin with Books | General Support | $2,500 |
| United Charitable for The Transformation Table | General Support | $2,500 |
| Charleston Legal Access | General Support | $2,000 |
| East Cooper Meals on Wheels | General Support | $2,000 |
| Engaging Creative Minds | General Support | $2,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Programs of SC aka Young Moms Together | General Support | $2,000 |
| Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education | General Support | $2,000 |
| Cuisine Rescue | General Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Yonge Regnery Jones
- Christopher C Schachte
- Mildred D Kitchell
- Eugenie J Parker
- William D Mennonna
- Margaret P Schachte
Questions people ask
Does The Joanna Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Joanna Foundation give?
$178,000 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Joanna Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Yonge Regnery Jones (President), Christopher C Schachte (Treasurer), Mildred D Kitchell (Secretary) and Eugenie J Parker (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Joanna Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and faith communities.