The Thorofare Foundation
Accepts applications
The Thorofare Foundation is a private foundation in Bluffton, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,400 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12,400
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$375,925
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,450 the year before.
27% 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 | $16,500 | 12 | $376,282 |
| 2024 | $6,450 | 11 | $376,978 |
| 2025 | $12,400 | 15 | $375,925 |
How to apply
| Contact | George Cole 200 Stalling Island Street, Bluffton, SC 29910 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (631) 297-8350 |
| What to submit | Written requests with description of charity required |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | No award restrictions or limitations |
What The Thorofare Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 5 | $3,700 |
| South Carolina | 5 | $2,700 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Isle Au Haut Community Dev Corp | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Coastal Conservation League | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Icdc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Island Institute | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| ACLU of South Carolina | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Bate College Parents Fund | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Hopeful Horizons | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood of New England | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Island Store | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | Unrestricted | $500 |
| United Way of the LC | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of Isle Au Haut Lighthouse | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Union Congregational Church | Unrestricted | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- George W Cole
Questions people ask
Does The Thorofare Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does The Thorofare Foundation give?
$12,400 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Thorofare Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George W Cole (Director).
What does The Thorofare Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.