Whitfield Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Whitfield Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $287,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$287,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $246,000 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $239,000 | 20 | $2.5 million |
| 2023 | $246,000 | 19 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $287,500 | 19 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Whitfield Family 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 Whitfield Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 13 | $219,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $23,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern University | Endowment and new construction | $125,000 |
| Grace on the Ashely (Lottie Moon) | Religious operations | $45,000 |
| Missions Around the World | Worldwide missions | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Operations | $20,000 |
| Star Gospel Mission | Addiction housing and rehab | $10,000 |
| The Faith and Learning International | Missions | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Charleston Christian School | Educataion | $5,000 |
| Connie Maxwell Childrens Home | Housing and education for children | $5,000 |
| Faith Home | Addiction housing and rehab | $5,000 |
| Heart Cry Missionary Society | Heart and circulatory system diseases | $5,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Community food distribution | $5,000 |
| My Sisters House | Shelter and resources | $5,000 |
| Water Missions International | Water distribution to other countries | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Health care quality | $3,000 |
| Crescent Hospice | Program funding | $3,000 |
| Townville Baptist Church | Operations | $2,500 |
| Berkeley Seniors | Food and housing for elderly | $2,000 |
| Pet Helpers | Spay/neuter clinic operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shirley D Whitfield
- Timothy W Whitfield
- William F Whitfield Jr
Questions people ask
Does Whitfield Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Whitfield Family Charitable Trust give?
$287,500 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Whitfield Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Shirley D Whitfield (Trustee), Timothy W Whitfield (Trustee) and William F Whitfield Jr (Trustee).
What does Whitfield Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.