G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Mt Pleasant, SC EIN: 26-0021546

G RICHARD & SUSANNE L QUERY is a private foundation based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Its 2020 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.

G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 11 grants in 2020 (avg $137K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2020)
$1,505,559
+3245.7% vs 2019
Grants made (2020)
11
+266.7% vs 2019
Average grant
$136,869
+812.5% vs 2019
Median grant
$11,220
Primary geography
South Carolina (97% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.

How to apply to G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists G Richard Query as the contact for how to apply; because the filing is marked final, this should not be treated as current application guidance.

Contact

Application contact: G Richard Query
Mailing address: 135 Cooper River Drive, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: (843) 849-6212

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2020

Costal Community Foundation: $1.4M across 4 grantsCostal Community Foundation$1.4M · 4 grantsMontreat Conference Center: $30K across 2 grantsMontreat Conference Center$30K · 2 grantsMt Pleasant Presbyterian: $23K across 2 grantsMt Pleasant Presbyterian$23K · 2 grantsEast Cooper Community Outreach: $10KEast Cooper Community Outreach$10KMontreat College: $5KMontreat College$5KSound Check - W Strahan: $5KSound Check - W Strahan$5K

The largest 2020 recipient was Costal Community Foundation ($1.4M across 4 grants). Together the top 6 received $1.5M.

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K1$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 14 (79%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2020 grants went primarily to South Carolina recipients: 97% of grant dollars were reported for South Carolina, 2% for North Carolina, and 0% for Minnesota.

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

MontreatCharlestonMount PleasantChaska

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M3 grants2019 11 grants2020

From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2019) to $1.5M (2020). In 2020 it made 11 grants totaling $1.5M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Costal Community Foundation Charleston, SCCommunity Outreach$1,149,738
Costal Community Foundation Charleston, SCCommunity Outreach$200,129
Costal Community Foundation Charleston, SCCommunity Outreach$81,756
Montreat Conference Center Montreat, NCCommunity Outreach$20,446
Mt Pleasant Presbyterian Mount Pleasant, SCReligious Outreach$12,000
Mt Pleasant Presbyterian Mount Pleasant, SCReligious Outreach$11,220
Montreat Conference Center Montreat, NCCommunity Outreach$10,000
East Cooper Community Outreach Mount Pleasant, SCCommunity Outreach$10,000
Montreat College Montreat, NCCommunity Outreach$5,000
Sound Check - W Strahan Chaska, MNCommunity Outreach$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2020—$5,428$1,520,798$1,505,55911$15,045
2019$1,454,595$61,689$61,183$45,0003$45,096

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included community outreach and religious outreach. Among the grantees, East Cooper Community Outreach says it helps neighbors navigate life’s challenges by providing food, clothing, dental and medical care, and financial assistance. Montreat Conference Center describes its mission as serving the church through spiritual renewal, discipleship, relationship-building, and preparation for ministry. Montreat College describes itself as a Christ-centered liberal arts institution focused on intellectual inquiry, spiritual formation, and preparation for calling and career.

Grantmaking

In 2020, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $1,505,559. Grant amounts ranged from $270 to $1,149,738, with a median of $11,220. Listed recipients included Coastal Community Foundation ($1,149,738, $200,129, $81,756, and $270), Montreat Conference Center ($20,446 and $10,000), Mount Pleasant Presbyterian ($12,000 and $11,220), East Cooper Community Outreach ($10,000), Montreat College ($5,000), and Sound Check - W Strahan ($5,000).

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2020 filing lists G Richard Query as president and Susanne L Query as vice president.

G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc is led by G. Richard Query, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • G. Richard Query

    President

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Susanne L. Query

    Vice President

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc

How much does G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc give each year?

G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 11 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $45K across 3 grants.

What is G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $11,220, and its average grant was $136,869, across 11 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc give grants?

G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (4 grants), Montreat, NC (3 grants) and Mount Pleasant, SC (3 grants).

Does G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2020: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Outreach" (9 grants).

Who are G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Costal Community Foundation ($1,431,893 across 4 grants), Montreat Conference Center ($30,446 across 2 grants) and Mt Pleasant Presbyterian ($23,220 across 2 grants), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.

What does G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included community outreach and religious outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc?

The foundation 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 G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc's EIN?

G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0021546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.

Does G Richard & Susanne L Query Foundation 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.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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