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Darla Moore And Richard Rainwater Foundation is a private corporation based in LAKE CITY, SC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. It holds total assets of $658.1M. Annual income is reported at $78M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2010 to $658.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in South Carolina. According to available records, Darla Moore And Richard Rainwater Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $35.3M, with a median grant of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $19.2M, with an average award of $1.4M. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in South Carolina and New Mexico and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$732K
Largest Grant
$15.5M
Based on 29 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Darla Moore And Richard Rainwater Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, NM, NY.
Darla Moore And Richard Rainwater Foundation has distributed a total of $35.3M across 26 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $1.4M. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $19.2M.
Darla Moore And Richard Rainwater Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Darla Moore And Richard Rainwater Foundation is headquartered in LAKE CITY, SC. While based in SC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARRY LESESNE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $309K | $26K | $335K |
| DARLA D MOORE | TRUSTEE, CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| ALBERT MIMS | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| FRANK M ROGERS IV | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$35.3M
Total Assets
$658.1M
Fair Market Value
$658.1M
Net Worth
$658.1M
Grants Paid
$35.3M
Contributions
$2.5M
Net Investment Income
$25.3M
Distribution Amount
$30.3M
Total: $583.1M
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$35.3M
Average Grant
$1.4M
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOORE FARMS BOTANICAL GARDEN FOUNDATIONTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE BOTANICAL GARDEN | LAKE CITY, SC | $19.2M | 2024 |
| BEEMOK FAMILY FOUNDATIONSCHOLARSHIPS FUNDING | CHARLESTON, SC | $2M | 2024 |
| GREATER LAKE CITY ALLIANCETO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT OF LAKE CITY | LAKE CITY, SC | $10.1M | 2024 |
| MUSC FOUNDATIONOPERATION UPRIGHT | CHARLESTON, SC | $1.2M | 2024 |
| FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONSUPPORT FOR EDUCATION | FLORENCE, SC | $1M | 2024 |
| LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCESUPPORT TO FOSTER A CULTURALLY-RICH ENVIRONMENT IN THE SC REGION | LAKE CITY, SC | $900K | 2024 |
| SANTE FE INSTITUTEFUNDING FOR EDUCATION | SANTA FE, NM | $250K | 2024 |
| INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUMFUNDING TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE MUSEUM | CHARLESTON, SC | $250K | 2024 |
| PEE DEE LAND TRUSTFUNDING TO HELP CONSERVE,AND PROMOTE APPRECIATION OF RESOURCES OF THE PEE DEE WATERSHED OF SC | FLORENCE, SC | $100K | 2024 |
| TARGET ALS FOUNDATIONGENERAL FUNDING | NEW YORK, NY | $100K | 2024 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSSGENERAL FUNDING | FLORENCE, SC | $50K | 2024 |
| WINYAH RIVERS ALLIANCEGENERAL FUNDING | CONWAY, SC | $40K | 2024 |
| COLLEGE OF CHARLESTONFUNDING FOR JOSEPH P RILEY JR CENTER FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES | CHARLESTON, SC | $35K | 2024 |
| INNEREAR LABSGENERAL FUNDING | NEW YORK, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| SOUTH CAROLINA RED CROSSHUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | $15K | 2024 |
| SC LAND TRUST NETWORKGENERAL FUNDING | MOUNT PLEASANT, SC | $10K | 2024 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LAKE CITYSUPPORT TO HELP ENRICH CHILDREN'S LIVES | FLORENCE, SC | $10K | 2024 |
| BARNARD COLLEGESCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | NEW YORK, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| CHARLESTON PARKS CONSERVANCYSUPPORT TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHARLESTON COUNTY THROUGH PARK FACILITIES AND SERVICES | CHARLESTON, SC | $10K | 2024 |
| LAKE CITY COMMUNITY THEATREGENERAL FUNDING | LAKE CITY, SC | $8K | 2024 |
| GREATER LAKE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEGENERAL FUNDING | LAKE CITY, SC | $6K | 2024 |
| OPERATION SIGHTGENERAL FUNDING | MOUNT PLEASANT, SC | $5K | 2024 |
| LAKE CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCHTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | LAKE CITY, SC | $3K | 2024 |
| LAKE CITY CONCERT SERIESGENERAL FUNDING TO PROVIDE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE GREATER LAKE CITY SC AREA | LAKE CITY, SC | $2K | 2024 |
| RON MCNAIR COMMITTEETO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION | LAKE CITY, SC | $1K | 2024 |
| LAKE CITY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | LAKE CITY, SC | $1K | 2024 |
CHARLESTON, SC
COLUMBIA, SC
FLORENCE, SC