TKS Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
TKS Private Foundation is a private foundation in Summerville, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $510,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $220,000. 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$510,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$220,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $210,000 the year before.
80% 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 | $300,000 | 2 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 3 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $510,000 | 5 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
TKS Private 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 TKS Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $220,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $190,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curing Kids Cancer | To help in the efforts of curing kids cancer. | $220,000 |
| Urban Growers Collective | Support the green house project. | $100,000 |
| Holy Trinity Classical Christian School | Restricted operations for faculty salaries | $100,000 |
| St George Episcopal Church | Support of the backpack buddies program which provides nutritious food to eat during the weekends to children when they cannot access school feeding programs. | $50,000 |
| University of South Carolina Educational Foundation | Support the School of Medicine. | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy Anne Strickland
- Denise M Guzman
- Helen Kelly Newnham
- Paul Strickland
Questions people ask
Does TKS Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does TKS Private Foundation give?
$510,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs TKS Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tracy Anne Strickland (President), Denise M Guzman (Secretary and Legal Consultant), Helen Kelly Newnham (Vice President) and Paul Strickland (Cfo).
What does TKS Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.