Therblig Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Therblig Foundation is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $230,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$230,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2024 was up from $65,380 the year before.
87% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,380 | 6 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 23 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Therblig 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 Therblig Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 23 | $230,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC Foundation | Operation Support | $30,000 |
| Star Gospel Mission | Operation Support | $20,000 |
| Charleston Animal Society | Operation Support | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of South Carolina | Operation Support | $15,000 |
| Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic | Operation Support | $15,000 |
| Roper St Frances Foundation | Operation Support | $15,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Operation Support | $12,000 |
| One-Eighty Place | Operation Support | $11,000 |
| Trident Literacy Asociation | Operation Support | $10,000 |
| Pattison's Academy | Operation Support | $10,000 |
| Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center | Operation Support | $10,000 |
| American College of the Building Arts | Operation Support | $10,000 |
| Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC | Operation Support | $7,000 |
| Confederate Home And College | Operation Support | $7,000 |
| Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding Inc | Operation Support | $5,000 |
| Charleston Leaders Foundation Inc | Operation Support | $5,000 |
| Charleston Museum | Operation Support | $5,000 |
| East Cooper Community Outreach | Operation Support | $5,000 |
| Magnolia Cemetery Nancy | Operation Support | $5,000 |
| NSCDA-SC (DBA Powder Magazine Museum) | Operation Support | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston Inc | Operation Support | $5,000 |
| Operation Sight | Operation Support | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | Operation Support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Callie Smith
- Rebecca Herres
- Bonnie Gilbreth
- David Scharett
- John Barnwell
Questions people ask
Does Therblig Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Therblig Foundation give?
$230,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Therblig Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Callie Smith (Executive Director), Rebecca Herres (Co-Chair Person), Bonnie Gilbreth (Co-Chair Person) and David Scharett (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Therblig Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.