Wallace Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wallace Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$107,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,125 the year before.
46% 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 | $66,328 | 11 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $105,125 | 9 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $107,000 | 13 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Wallace Family 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 Wallace Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 9 | $59,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $40,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Education | $40,000 |
| Individual | Community | $30,000 |
| Bon Secours St Francis Foundation | Medical | $11,500 |
| The Citadel | Education | $10,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,500 |
| Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation | Arts & Education | $2,000 |
| Camperdown Academy | Education | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Arts Council | Arts | $1,000 |
| Fund for Davidson College | Rehabilitation | $1,000 |
| Warehouse Theater | Arts | $1,000 |
| International Ballet | Art & Dance | $1,000 |
| The Chandler School | Educational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha W Pellett
Questions people ask
Does Wallace Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wallace Family Foundation give?
$107,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Wallace Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha W Pellett (Foundation Mgr.).
What does Wallace Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.