April 30TH Foundation
April 30TH Foundation is a private foundation based in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $439,166, including support for a university scholarship endowment, historical organizations, wildlife and conservation work, and community services.
April 30TH Foundation at a glance
In short: April 30TH Foundation gave $439K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Georgia. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $439,166
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,782
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,177,276
- -8.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to April 30TH Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23 B Shelter Cove Lane 202, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: (843) 706-2247
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who April 30TH Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Emory University ($200K). Together the top 10 received $427K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 42 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing reports that 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 11% to recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is April 30TH Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 718% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $178K (2020) to $489K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $439K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Neil Shaw Penn Scholarship Endowment | $200,000 |
| Georgia Historical Society Savannah, GA | Next century initiative, membership, annual giving and ga history festival | $81,666 |
| South Carolina Wildlife Partnership Orangeburg, GA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Phoebe Foundation Inc Albany, SC | Trauma & Critical Care Tower | $25,000 |
| Hireliving Duluth, GA | Kids Motel Ministry | $20,000 |
| Antioch Educational Center Ridgeland, SC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Hilton Head Island Deep Well Project Hilton Head, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Savannah Classical Academy Foundation Inc Savannah, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Medical University of South Carolina Foundation Charleston, GA | Children's Fund - Hic Land | $10,000 |
| Blue Heron Nature Preserve Inc Atlanta, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with April 30TH Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,177,276 | $1,244,674 | $486,202 | $439,166 | 13 | $444,072 | $38,613 | $61,819 |
| 2024 | $1,287,919 | $2,366,290 | $498,874 | $489,167 | 10 | $487,573 | $1,235,018 | $18,522 |
| 2023 | $226,227 | $948,634 | $395,694 | $384,167 | 6 | $388,093 | $146,295 | $5,894 |
| 2022 | $189,638 | $334,784 | $350,297 | $342,500 | 5 | $346,050 | $96,172 | $9,818 |
| 2021 | $299,416 | $701,652 | $467,891 | $464,000 | 8 | $465,750 | $301,861 | $7,897 |
| 2020 | $356,693 | $393,987 | $180,352 | $177,500 | 9 | — | $153,431 | $16,476 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, April 30TH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in higher education, history, wildlife and conservation, health care, education, and community services. For example, Emory University describes its mission as creating, preserving, teaching, and applying knowledge in the service of humanity. Georgia Historical Society describes its work as collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia history. Savannah Wildlife Rescue Center says it rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured native wildlife and provides wildlife education; Blue Heron Nature Preserve describes its work as environmental education, conservation, and nature-inspired art. Lowcountry Land Trust says it works to protect land and water and connect conservation to community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $439,166 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $200,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest grants included $200,000 to Emory University for the Neil Shaw Penn Scholarship Endowment and $81,666 to Georgia Historical Society for its Next Century Initiative, membership, annual giving, and Georgia History Festival. Other grants included $50,000 to South Carolina Wildlife Partnership for general support; $25,000 to Phoebe Foundation for its Trauma & Critical Care Tower; and $20,000 to Hireliving for Kids Motel Ministry. The foundation also gave $15,000 to Antioch Educational Center for general support, $10,000 each to Hilton Head Island Deep Well Project, Savannah Classical Academy Foundation, and the Medical University of South Carolina Foundation, and $5,000 each to Blue Heron Nature Preserve, Savannah Wildlife Rescue Center, and The Women’s Board of Bethesda. Lowcountry Land Trust received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John F. Morgan and Frances O. Morgan as trustees.
April 30TH Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frances O. Morgan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John F. Morgan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about April 30TH Foundation
How much does April 30TH Foundation give each year?
April 30TH Foundation gave $439K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $489K across 10 grants.
What is April 30TH Foundation's typical grant size?
April 30TH Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $33,782, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from April 30TH Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does April 30TH Foundation give grants?
April 30TH Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (3 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does April 30TH Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 54% of April 30TH Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are April 30TH Foundation's largest grantees?
April 30TH Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Emory University ($200,000), Georgia Historical Society ($81,666) and South Carolina Wildlife Partnership ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is April 30TH Foundation?
April 30TH Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $444K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does April 30TH Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in higher education, history, wildlife and conservation, health care, education, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from April 30TH Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is April 30TH Foundation's EIN?
April 30TH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6193208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does April 30TH Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in April 30TH Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in South Carolina
The Savannah Community Foundation Inc
Savannah, GA
The Savannah Community Foundation supports public charities across civic, education, health and human services, and other charitable fields, with grants guided by donor recommendations and its board; it can fund organizations anywhere in the U.S., though most 2025 grant dollars went to Georgia. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,050 to $534,363, with a median of $19,450; its Immediate Needs Fund typically awards less than $1,500 and normally no more than $5,000 per grant. It accepts requests for that fund by email, fax, or mail.
Assets
$103.6M
Grants
109
Total Given
$5.8M
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
Georgia Power Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
Georgia Power Foundation supports programs and capital campaigns that improve quality of life, including work in health care, education, workforce development, arts, and community development, with a strong preference for Georgia organizations and communities. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $1 million, with a median of $10,000; requests of $25,000 or less are reviewed on an ongoing basis. It accepts online grant requests, as described in its filing.
Assets
$217.0M
Grants
517
Total Given
$18.6M
James M Cox Foundation of Georgia Inc
Atlanta, GA
The foundation funds capital campaigns, construction and renovations, special projects, and capacity-building in conservation and the environment, early childhood education, health, and family and individual success. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $5 million, with a median of $100,000; giving is concentrated in Georgia and limited to U.S. areas where Cox does business. It accepts online applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations.
Assets
$976.8M
Grants
101
Total Given
$42.6M
J Bulow Campbell Foundation
Atlanta, GA
The J. Bulow Campbell Foundation primarily supports capital campaigns in education, youth development, human services, public spaces, and cultural institutions, with a preference for established nonprofits and added consideration for Christian-based organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100,000 to $4.5 million, with a median of $400,000; it focuses on Atlanta and Georgia, with eligibility extending to five neighboring states. Applicants are encouraged to speak with staff before beginning with a one-page request letter.
Assets
$758.1M
Grants
57
Total Given
$40.0M
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Columbia, SC
Central Carolina Community Foundation funds education, human services, health, arts and culture, community development, disaster relief, and related community initiatives through specific grant programs. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, and it primarily serves 11 Midlands counties while also funding statewide and nationally. It accepts applications through its online portal during published grant periods for specific opportunities; some programs are invitation-only.
Assets
$264.3M
Grants
488
Total Given
$26.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in South Carolina
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). April 30TH Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/april-30th-foundation-morg_60f6e4379811464bbb0e99581dae18ed
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_266193208_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{April 30TH Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/april-30th-foundation-morg_60f6e4379811464bbb0e99581dae18ed},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-12. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from April 30TH Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
April 30TH Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?