Frugal Princess Inc
Frugal Princess Inc is a private foundation based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing lists grants for local assistance to families and children, education, housing and homelessness services, disability programs, arts and culture, animal welfare, and other community needs.
Key facts about Frugal Princess Inc
In short: Frugal Princess Inc gave $21K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in South Carolina. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 27-0517866
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,840
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $1,737
- Median grant
- $925
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025)
- Total assets
- $16,092
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16K
-56.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$21K
+32.2% YoY
Grant Count
12
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+43.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frugal Princess Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Frugal Princess Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $925 repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, help for families in need, homelessness services, disability programs, arts and culture, environmental education, animal welfare, and children’s activities.
Among its grantees, New Directions of Horry County describes its mission as helping people overcome barriers to independent living and escape homelessness and poverty. Grand Strand Humane Society describes its mission as caring for and placing animals and providing adoption, veterinary and preventive care, and boarding services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $20,840. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $6,595, with a median of $925.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 7% to recipients in Oregon. The listed grants included recipients in Myrtle Beach and other South Carolina communities, as well as Africa New Life in Portland, Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $29K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $21K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Frugal Princess Inc ($7K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frugal Princess Inc Myrtle Beach, SC | Provided assistance to families in need due to terminal illness, homelessness or single parent and provided necessities to local schools/children in need, including, mb early education field trip fund and holiday items for teens through santa's villiage in myrtle beach | $6,595 |
| Phoenix Renaissance Inc Myrtle Beach, SC | Providing education for children and empowering them with essential skills and nutrition to revitalize our community and bring families together. Provided educational materials, cold weather items, gifts for holiday community shop and scholarships | $5,825 |
| Burroughs & Chapin Art Museum Myrtle Beach, SC | Fund cultural activities and events for children and young adults; provide | $1,950 |
| Africa New Life Portland, OR | Provide basic provisions for children and families in rwanda, including, primary education. | $1,495 |
| Bookgreen Gardens Murrells Inlet, SC | Support the environmental quality, protection and beautification of botanical gardens and education for children | $1,000 |
| SOS Care Myrtle Beach, SC | Providing funds to empower those with autism and intellectual disabilities thrive on their own, including, programs, camps, activities and classes that teach the life of social skills one needs to live independently as possible | $1,000 |
| Eastern Carolina Housing Organization Myrtle Beach, SC | Echo's mission is to break the cycle of homelessness experienced by individuals and families in our community, including, our veterans, provided household necessities | $850 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Horry County Myrtle Beach, SC | Empowers individuals and provides stability through self-reliance and shelter by building homes with volunteers and donations, women build foundation | $525 |
| Grand Strand Humane Society Myrtle Beach, SC | Suppport local animal shelter with resources to provide food, medical treatment and shelter until they find their forever home | $500 |
| New Directions of Horry County Myrtle Beach, SC | Assist homeless clients at three myrtle beach area shelters get back to work/back to life, provided family shelter holiday gifts | $500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,092 | — | $20,840 | $20,840 | 12 |
| 2024 | $36,932 | $1 | $15,760 | $15,760 | 13 |
| 2023 | $53,491 | $1 | $13,800 | $13,800 | 9 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,092 | $36,932 | $53,491 |
| Revenue | — | $1 | $1 |
| Expenses | $20,840 | $15,760 | $13,800 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $20,840 | $15,760 | $13,800 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $1 | $1 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,229 | $110 | $3,111 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sharon Maria Clayton as president, Michael F Clayton as secretary and treasurer, and Anthony Maria as vice president.
Frugal Princess Inc is led by Sharon Maria Clayton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Maria Clayton
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Maria
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael F. Clayton
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nicholas Maria (2020–2022) — Vice President
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 8814 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Phone: (703) 517-6189
Frequently asked questions about Frugal Princess Inc
How much does Frugal Princess Inc give each year?
Frugal Princess Inc gave $21K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 13 grants.
What is Frugal Princess Inc's typical grant size?
Frugal Princess Inc's median grant in 2025 was $925, and its average grant was $1,737, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frugal Princess Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Frugal Princess Inc give grants?
Frugal Princess Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Myrtle Beach, SC (10 grants).
Does Frugal Princess Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Frugal Princess Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Frugal Princess Inc's largest grantees?
Frugal Princess Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Frugal Princess Inc ($6,595), Phoenix Renaissance Inc ($5,825) and Burroughs & Chapin Art Museum ($1,950), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frugal Princess Inc?
Frugal Princess Inc reported $16K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frugal Princess Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, help for families in need, homelessness services, disability programs, arts and culture, environmental education, animal welfare, and children’s activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frugal Princess Inc?
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 Frugal Princess Inc's EIN?
Frugal Princess Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0517866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Frugal Princess Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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