The Jolley Foundation
Accepts applications
The Jolley Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 87 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.7 million
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$40.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.2 million the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $3.5 million | 85 | $38.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 89 | $39.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 87 | $40.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wells Fargo Bank NA 100 North Main Street FL6 D4001-06, Winstonsalem, NC 27101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 235-4351 |
| What to submit | Wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/jolley-foundation |
| Deadlines | April 1st and september 1st |
| Restrictions | Residents of greenville county, sc and the upstate |
What The Jolley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 75 | $2.4 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $75,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $55,000 |
| New York | 2 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $31,555 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Community Ministries | General operations | $150,000 |
| The City of Greenville | General operations | $100,000 |
| Alianza Hispana Hispanic Alliance | General operations | $75,000 |
| United Way of Greenville County | General operations | $75,000 |
| Greenville Tech Foundation | General operations | $65,000 |
| Urban League of the Upstate | General operations | $65,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greenville | General operations | $60,000 |
| Pendleton Place Inc | General operations | $60,000 |
| Unity Health on Main | General operations | $60,000 |
| College Unbound | General operations | $50,000 |
| Greater Good Greenville | General operations | $50,000 |
| Phillis Wheatley Association | General operations | $50,000 |
| Sustaining Way | General operations | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operations | $50,000 |
| United Ministries | General operations | $50,000 |
| Upstate Forever | General operations | $50,000 |
| Upstate Pride SC | General operations | $50,000 |
| Womens Rights and Empowerment | General operations | $50,000 |
| Livewell Greenville | General operations | $45,000 |
| Center for Community Services | General operations | $40,000 |
| First Impression Inc | General operations | $40,000 |
| New Mind Health & Care | General operations | $40,000 |
| Public Education Partners | General operations | $40,000 |
| Bold Leadership Network | General operations | $35,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greenville | General operations | $35,000 |
| NAMI Greenville SC | General operations | $35,000 |
| Poe Mill Achievement Center | General operations | $35,000 |
| Upstate Circle of Friends | General operations | $35,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of | General operations | $30,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | General operations | $30,000 |
| Communties in Schools | General operations | $30,000 |
| Girlup GVL | General operations | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County | General operations | $30,000 |
| Homes of Hope | General operations | $30,000 |
| Infinite Possibilities Inc | General operations | $30,000 |
| Mosaic Educational and Arts Program | General operations | $30,000 |
| Neighborhood Focus | General operations | $30,000 |
| Prisma Health | General operations | $30,000 |
| Shared Services Alliance | General operations | $30,000 |
| Slater Marietta Health and Human | General operations | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew K Christian
- Jolley Bruce Christman
- James M Bruce III
- James M Bruce IV
Questions people ask
Does The Jolley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1st and september 1st.
How much does The Jolley Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Jolley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew K Christian (Co Trustee), Jolley Bruce Christman (Co Trustee), James M Bruce III (Co Trustee) and James M Bruce IV (Co Trustee).
What does The Jolley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.