Vandy Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vandy Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Georgetown, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $379,650 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $103,000. 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$379,650
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$103,000
- Assets$16.8 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $232,000 the year before.
38% 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 | $230,250 | 37 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $232,000 | 41 | $15.3 million |
| 2025 | $379,650 | 48 | $16.8 million |
How to apply
Vandy Charitable 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 Vandy Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 32 | $271,150 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $31,500 |
| New York | 5 | $26,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church | Religious | $103,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Charity | $21,500 |
| Musc Childrens Hospital Fund | Charity | $20,000 |
| St Frances Humane Society | Charity | $20,000 |
| Smith Medical Clinic | Charity | $15,000 |
| Danny & Ron's Rescue | Charity | $10,000 |
| Musc Foundation | Educational and charity | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Charity | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Children Research Hospital | Charity | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charity | $10,000 |
| Great Camp Sagamore | Charity | $8,000 |
| Americares | Charity | $5,000 |
| Brightfocus Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Cape Romain Lighthouse Preservation Fund | Charity | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charity | $5,000 |
| Good Friends | Charity | $5,000 |
| Harbor Historical Association | Charity | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands of Georgetown | Charity | $5,000 |
| Hugs for Horses | Charity | $5,000 |
| Joe Martin ALS Found | Charity | $5,000 |
| John's Hopkins University | Scientific and charity | $5,000 |
| Lowcountry Lab Resuce | Charity | $5,000 |
| Lowcountry Prep School | Educational | $5,000 |
| McClellanville Arts Council | Charity | $5,000 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries | Charity | $5,000 |
| Open Space Institute | Charity | $5,000 |
| Tunnnel to Towers Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Village Museum | Charity | $5,000 |
| Wallace Pate Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Healthy Learners | Charity | $4,000 |
| All 4 Paws | Charity | $3,000 |
| All Saints Classical Christian School | Charity | $3,000 |
| Baskervill Food Pantry | Charity | $3,000 |
| Circus Flora | Charity | $3,000 |
| Georgetown County Historical Society | Charity | $3,000 |
| Lowcountry Land Trust | Charity | $3,000 |
| Miss Ruby's Kids | Charity | $3,000 |
| The Jason Project | Charity | $3,000 |
| The Thoroughbred Retirment Foundation | Charity | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Balding
- Dawn V Pate
Questions people ask
Does Vandy Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vandy Charitable Foundation give?
$379,650 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Vandy Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert M Balding (Director) and Dawn V Pate (Director).
What does Vandy Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.