Daniel Island Community Fund Inc
Daniel Island Community Fund Inc is a public charity based in Charleston, South Carolina. Formed in 2000, it states that it supports the civic betterment and social improvement of Daniel Island and the general public.
Daniel Island Community Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Daniel Island Community Fund Inc gave $528K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in South Carolina. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $527,638
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,106
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,900
- Total assets
- $3,566,931
- -2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Daniel Island Community Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 130 River Landing Drive 1C, Charleston, SC 29492
Phone: (843) 971-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel Island Community Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ecco ($80K). Together the top 10 received $379K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 104 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder’s stated program description refers to Daniel Island and surrounding Cainhoy Peninsula communities. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina; the remaining 2% is listed with an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Daniel Island Community Fund Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $11K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $311K (2023) to $888K (2022). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $528K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ecco Mt Pleasant, SC | General Fund | $80,000 |
| Operation Home North Charleston, SC | General Fund | $57,800 |
| American Red Cross North Charleston, SC | General Fund | $45,000 |
| Wando-Huger Community Development Corporation Charleston, SC | General Funds | $33,588 |
| Daniel Island School PTA Charleston, SC | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Philip Simmons Elementary School Wando, SC | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Philip Simmons Middle School PTSA Charleston, SC | General Fund | $30,000 |
| South Coast Lacrosse Association Charleston, SC | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Philip Simmons Elementary School PTSA Wando, SC | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Charleston Stage Company Charleston, SC | General Fund | $17,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,566,931 | $1,687,281 | $1,424,138 | $527,638 | 25 | $115,329 |
| 2024 | $3,648,909 | $2,064,470 | $1,219,327 | $443,394 | 20 | $124,879 |
| 2023 | $2,703,379 | $1,611,110 | $1,648,948 | $310,586 | 16 | $62,041 |
| 2022 | $2,654,902 | $1,754,093 | $2,060,300 | $887,754 | 20 | $-1,213 |
| 2021 | $3,097,906 | $2,530,635 | $1,238,861 | $414,546 | 23 | $26,005 |
| 2020 | $1,774,773 | $2,424,127 | $2,275,325 | $461,397 | 38 | $32,798 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to provide for the civic betterment and social improvement of Daniel Island, SC, and the general public.” Its filing describes past support for housing rehabilitation and emergency repairs in underserved nearby communities; education and youth initiatives; scholarships for students attending Bishop England High School; American Red Cross community programs such as CPR, first aid, and hurricane preparedness training; on-island cultural programs; and rehabilitation projects at Guggenheim Park and Daniel Island Waterfront Park.
The 2025 grants also show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Operation Home says its mission is to help people remain in their homes by facilitating critical repairs in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Daniel Island School PTA says it funds needs for students, teachers, and the school that are not provided by the school district. Charleston Stage describes its work as professional theater, education, and outreach. Palmetto Project says it works on issues including healthcare access, community development, youth and schools, and civic participation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund awarded 25 grants totaling $527,638. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $80,000, with a median of $10,900. The largest listed grants included $80,000 to ECCO, $57,800 to Operation Home, and $45,000 to the American Red Cross, all for general fund purposes. Other notable awards were $33,588 to Wando-Huger Community Development Corporation; $30,000 each to Daniel Island School PTA, Philip Simmons Elementary School, Philip Simmons Middle School PTSA, and South Coast Lacrosse Association; and $25,000 to Philip Simmons Elementary School PTSA.
The filing says the board of directors meets quarterly to determine grant recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jane Baker as president; Frank Brumley as vice president; and William McKenzie as secretary/treasurer. It also lists Andrea Sullivan, Dani Stix, Pete Harper, Colby Hollifield, Otto Orr, and Mary Stuart Sutton as board members.
Daniel Island Community Fund Inc is led by Jane Baker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane Baker
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Brumley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete Harper
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William McKenzie
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colby Hollifield
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Stuart Sutton
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Otto Orr
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Sullivan
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dani Stix
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Bill Stevens (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Emily Dorton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James Morrill (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Steve Slifer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mitchell Bohannon (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Dudash (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Crawford (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Daniel Island Community Fund Inc
How much does Daniel Island Community Fund Inc give each year?
Daniel Island Community Fund Inc gave $528K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $443K across 20 grants.
What is Daniel Island Community Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Daniel Island Community Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,900, and its average grant was $21,106, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Daniel Island Community Fund Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does Daniel Island Community Fund Inc give grants?
Daniel Island Community Fund Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (11 grants), North Charleston, SC (6 grants), Mt Pleasant, SC (3 grants) and Wando, SC (2 grants).
Does Daniel Island Community Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Daniel Island Community Fund Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Daniel Island Community Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Daniel Island Community Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ecco ($80,000), Operation Home ($57,800) and American Red Cross ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel Island Community Fund Inc?
Daniel Island Community Fund Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does Daniel Island Community Fund Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to provide for the civic betterment and social improvement of Daniel Island, SC, and the general public.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel Island Community Fund Inc?
Daniel Island Community Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Daniel Island Community Fund Inc's EIN?
Daniel Island Community Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1104901. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Daniel Island Community Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/daniel-island-community-fund-inc-morg_377861e511d34a94bcd5577bc9c017e5
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