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Jean T And Heyward G Pelham Foundation is a private trust based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $40M. Annual income is reported at $20.6M. Total assets have grown from $4.4M in 2008 to $40M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in South Carolina and North Carolina. According to available records, Jean T And Heyward G Pelham Foundation has made 211 grants totaling $7.5M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.4M in 2021 to $1.5M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.6M distributed across 122 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $300K, with an average award of $36K. The foundation has supported 52 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$12K
Average Grant
$30K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 61 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.
Jean T And Heyward G Pelham Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 211 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, NC, MD.
Jean T And Heyward G Pelham Foundation has distributed a total of $7.5M across 211 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $36K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $300K.
Jean T And Heyward G Pelham Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jean T And Heyward G Pelham Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William H Pelham | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard T Pelham | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann P Cullen | Trustee, Chairperson | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$40M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$40M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
211
Total Giving
$7.5M
Average Grant
$36K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
52
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University FoundationEndowment for Architecture Scholars fund | Clemson, SC | $300K | 2023 |
| Clemson Architectural FoundationClemson Architectural endowment for excellence fund | Clemson, SC | $100K | 2023 |
| Duke UniversityJean & Heyward Pelham Scholarship Fund | Durham, NC | $100K | 2023 |
| University Of Maryland Medical System CorporationRoslyn and Leonard Stoler Center for Advanced Medicine fund | Baltimore, MD | $100K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation IncLitigation Team fund | Annapolis, MD | $75K | 2023 |
| The Warehouse TheatreGeneral & Unrestricted | Greenville, SC | $55K | 2023 |
| Signature Theatre IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Arlington, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Duke Student Publishing Company IncGeneral operations and special fund | Durham, NC | $40K | 2023 |
| Arlington Free Clinic IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Arlington, VA | $35K | 2023 |
| Christ Church Episcopal SchoolGeneral & Unrestricted | Greenville, SC | $30K | 2023 |
| Greenville Arts FestivalGeneral & Unrestricted | Greenville, SC | $25K | 2023 |
| United MinistriesGeneral & Unrestricted | Greenville, SC | $25K | 2023 |
| United Help UkraineGeneral & Unrestricted | Gaithersburg, MD | $23K | 2023 |
| Greenville Center For Creative ArtsGeneral & Unrestricted | Greenville, SC | $20K | 2023 |
| Shoes That FitGeneral & Unrestricted | Claremont, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Childrens Burn FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Sherman Oaks, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Sunflower NetworkGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Riverhead Foundation For Marine Research And PreseGeneral & Unrestricted | Riverhead, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| American Tortoise RescueGeneral & Unrestricted | Malibu, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Fine Arts Center PartnersELEVATE, the Fine Arts Center talent showcase fund | Greenville, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Greenville IncSouth Carolina New Play Festival fund | Greenville, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Greater Dc Diaper BankGeneral & Unrestricted | Silver Spring, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Arrowmont School Of Arts And CraftsKaabo Clay artist awards fund | Gatlinburg, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Capital Area Food BankGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| College Park Nursery School IncGeneral & Unrestricted | College Park, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The National Arboretum IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Anacostia Watershed Society IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Bladensburg, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Save A Kitty AthensGeneral & Unrestricted | Athens, TN | $2K | 2023 |