The Laura E DuPont Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Laura E DuPont Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $275,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $24,000. 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$275,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $226,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $235,000 | 27 | $4.4 million |
| 2023 | $210,000 | 27 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $226,000 | 26 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $275,000 | 28 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
The Laura E DuPont 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 Laura E DuPont Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 14 | $127,250 |
| Tennessee | 5 | $66,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,250 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $7,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church | Rectors Discretion Fund | $24,000 |
| Individual | General Operating Fund | $20,000 |
| Mission of Hope | General Fund Use | $20,000 |
| Greenville Area Parkinson Society | General Operating Fund | $15,250 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | General Operating Funds | $15,250 |
| Individual | General Operating Fund | $15,250 |
| Christ Church Episcopal School | Build the Future Fund | $15,250 |
| Idefine | General Operating Fund | $15,250 |
| Individual | General Fund Use | $15,250 |
| Campus Crusaders for Life | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
| Prince George Winyah Parish Church | Capital Fund | $12,000 |
| With Inc | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Knoxville International Network | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Operating Fund | $8,000 |
| Children In Christ | General Operating Fund | $7,000 |
| Students in the Word | General Operating Fund | $6,500 |
| Center for English Int'l Services | General Operating Fund | $6,000 |
| Individual | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Individual | Huntington Society | $5,000 |
| Nemours Wildlife Foundation | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| The Family Justice Center of George | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| The Billfish Foundation | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Coastal Carolina | Tidelands Health & Hope Possibility Fund | $4,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General Fund Use | $4,000 |
| Individual | Crossnet Global LBP | $4,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D JDRF | General Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of Henderson C | The Great Day Fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James S Johnston Jr
- Charles P Johnston
- Ellis M Johnston III
Questions people ask
Does The Laura E DuPont Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Laura E DuPont Foundation give?
$275,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Laura E DuPont Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James S Johnston Jr (Trustee), Charles P Johnston (Trustee) and Ellis M Johnston III (Trustee).
What does The Laura E DuPont Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.