The Mark Elliott Motley Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Mark Elliott Motley Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $200,000 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$200,000
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $190,700 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 | $190,700 | 36 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 47 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William E Craver III President PO Box 1014, Charleston, SC 29402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (843) 577-7557 |
| What to submit | Qualified charities should make a proposal in letter form and include the following information: 1) a description of the organization, its purpose, programs, staffing and governing board. 2) the organization's latest financial statements, including interim and last annual statement. 3) evidence from the IRS of the organization's tax-exempt status and that the applying organization itself is not a private foundation. 4) a description of the proposed project and full justification for its funding, including a projected budget and other funding sources of the project. 5) submit two copies of the proposal. |
| Deadlines | Applications should generally be received by march 1st. |
| Restrictions | The main planned activity is to make grants to organizations focused on improving the health, education and welfare of children and young adults in the community of charleston, sc. Although due to the founder's national interests, grants may be made to organizations outside the community. The foundation has not determined specific charitable organizations to support. Grants are generally limited to tax-exempt charities and government agencies which have demonstrated having a major impact on assisting children and young adults. No grants are made to individuals and no loans are envisioned to charities. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Mark Elliott Motley Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 44 | $186,500 |
| California | 1 | $8,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston County Parks Foundation | Kids education programs | $10,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Provide food to families | $10,000 |
| Lowcountry Orphan Relief | Welfare programs | $10,000 |
| Pattison's Academy | Kids education program | $10,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Home | Child welfare programs | $8,500 |
| Visions to Learn | Kids welfare programs | $8,500 |
| Camp Rise Above | Improve disabled adult and children's quality of life | $8,000 |
| Camp Happy Days Inc | Camp for kids | $7,500 |
| Charleston Area Therapeutic | Therapy center | $7,500 |
| Lifeline Children's Services Inc | Child welfare programs | $7,500 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Service | Child welfare program | $7,500 |
| Trident Technical College Foundation | Young adult education programs | $7,500 |
| Uss Yorktown Foundation | Promote education | $7,500 |
| Carolina Youth Developement Center | Child welfare program | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston | Welfare programs | $5,000 |
| SC Aquarium | Child education programs | $5,000 |
| SC Center for Birds of Prey | Educational programs about birds and the environment | $5,000 |
| Teacher's Supply Closet | Provide school supplies in low income schools | $5,000 |
| Windwood Farm Home for Children | Kids welfare programs | $5,000 |
| Yoart | Kids education program | $5,000 |
| Angel Flight Soars Inc | Transportation for medical need | $5,000 |
| Going Places Inc | Kids welfare programs | $5,000 |
| Valiant Voyages | Kids education programs | $4,000 |
| Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Center for blind | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry | Adult role models for children and teens | $2,500 |
| Charleston Stage Company Inc | Promote education | $2,500 |
| Helping and Lending Outreach Support | Child welfare programs | $2,500 |
| SC Governors School for Sci & Math Fnd | Kids education programs | $2,500 |
| Wings for Kids | Kids school programs | $2,500 |
| Charleston Hope | Child welfare programs | $2,500 |
| Charleston Jazz | Kids education programs | $2,500 |
| Charleston Symphony Orchestra | Kids education programs | $2,500 |
| Kids on Point Inc (Chucktown Squash) | Kids education programs | $2,500 |
| Carolina Art Association | Kids education program | $2,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Lowcountry | Kids in athletics and religion | $1,500 |
| Engaging Creative Minds | Kids education programs | $1,500 |
| Ashley Hall Foundation | Educational programs | $1,000 |
| Children in Crisis in Dorchester County | Kids welfare program | $1,000 |
| The Palmetto Project | Kids education programs | $1,000 |
| Reading Partners | Kids education programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer M Lee
- William E Craver III
- Jennifer Alphonse
Questions people ask
Does The Mark Elliott Motley Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications should generally be received by march 1st..
How much does The Mark Elliott Motley Foundation Inc give?
$200,000 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Mark Elliott Motley Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer M Lee (Chairman), William E Craver III (President/Treasurer) and Jennifer Alphonse (Vice President/Secretary).
What does The Mark Elliott Motley Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.