Tillery Perpetual Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Tillery Perpetual Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,900 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $950 and the largest $8,000. 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$18,900
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$950
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$464,612
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,200 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $20,000 | 2 | $420,055 |
| 2024 | $12,200 | 5 | $439,301 |
| 2025 | $18,900 | 12 | $464,612 |
How to apply
Tillery Perpetual Charitable Trust 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 Tillery Perpetual Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 2 | $8,900 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $1,600 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,200 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Cooper Baptist Church | Charitable services | $8,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Disaster relief | $3,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Campus ministry | $1,500 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Legal charity work | $1,200 |
| Global Outreach Intn'l Inc | Evangelism | $1,000 |
| Living Water International | Humanitarian relief | $1,000 |
| Low Country Pregnancy Ctr | Cultural impact | $900 |
| Campus Outreach Serve | Campus evangelism | $600 |
| Concerned Women for America | Cultural impact | $500 |
| International Justice Mission | Cultural awareness | $500 |
| World Vision | Humanitarian relief | $500 |
| St Jude | Cancer research | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald Tillery
- Diane Tillery
- Ryan Tillery
- Bruce Tillery
- John Tillery
Questions people ask
Does Tillery Perpetual Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tillery Perpetual Charitable Trust give?
$18,900 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $950.
Who runs Tillery Perpetual Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald Tillery (Trustee), Diane Tillery (Trustee), Ryan Tillery (Trustee) and Bruce Tillery (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Tillery Perpetual Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and international.