The Thorpe Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Thorpe Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bluffton, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,698 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $110 and the largest $20,000. 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$55,698
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$110
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$325,797
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $37,573 the year before.
5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,373 | 26 | $233,037 |
| 2024 | $37,573 | 27 | $378,496 |
| 2025 | $55,698 | 20 | $325,797 |
How to apply
The Thorpe Family Foundation Inc 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 Thorpe Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 12 | $32,760 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 2 | $620 |
| California | 2 | $150 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100 |
| Maine | 1 | $68 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Burgundy Farm Country Day School | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Heritage Classic Foundation | Charitable | $16,250 |
| Lowcountry Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $10,210 |
| Lean Ensemble Theater | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Harvard Medical School | Educational | $2,000 |
| Hilton Head Choral Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Charitable | $500 |
| Community Foundation of the Lowcoun | Charitable | $250 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Charitable | $120 |
| Belfair 1811 Charitable Fund | Charitable | $100 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Association | Charitable | $100 |
| Coastal Discovery Museum | Educational | $100 |
| Princetonians for Free Speech | Educational | $100 |
| Princeton Club of Hilton Head | Charitable | $100 |
| Spoleto Festival USA | Charitable | $100 |
| Vanderbilt University | Educational | $100 |
| Wreaths Across America | Charitable | $68 |
| Friends of the Bluffton Library | Charitable | $50 |
| Prager University | Educational | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr William P Thorpe
- Judy F Thorpe
- William P Thorpe III
- Jane H Thorpe
Questions people ask
Does The Thorpe Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Thorpe Family Foundation Inc give?
$55,698 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $110.
Who runs The Thorpe Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr William P Thorpe (Pres/Dir), Judy F Thorpe (Sec/Trea/Dir), William P Thorpe III (V-Pres/Dir) and Jane H Thorpe (V-Pres/Dir).
What does The Thorpe Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.