Glenmore & May Sharp Trust
The Glenmore & May Sharp Trust is a private foundation based in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return, so the trust appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Glenmore & May Sharp Trust at a glance
In short: Glenmore & May Sharp Trust gave $201K across 18 grants in 2021 (avg $11K), mostly in South Carolina. 0% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $201,034
- +83.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $11,169
- +83.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2021; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Glenmore & May Sharp Trust
- 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: 959 Pitt Street, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: (803) 773-5407
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Glenmore & May Sharp Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Sumter Education Foundation ($26K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2021 went to recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Glenmore & May Sharp Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2021). 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2020) to $201K (2021). In 2021 it made 18 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sumter Education Foundation Sumter, SC | Purchase Books for Elementary Schools | $26,034 |
| United Ministries of Sumter Sumter, SC | Support Local Christian Based Charities. | $24,000 |
| Sumter Gallery of Art Sumter, SC | Support Genreal Operations of Art Museum. | $20,000 |
| Croswell Childrens Home Sumter, SC | Support general operations of organization which provides home for children who are unable to live with their families for various reasons. | $20,000 |
| Fireside Fund Co Salvation Army Sumter, SC | Support Indviduals in Need of Heating Assistance. | $15,000 |
| Morris College Sumter, SC | Scholarships for Needy Students. | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club Sumter, SC | Operating Expenses of Club Services. | $15,000 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church Sumter, SC | General Operating Purposes of Church. | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Sumter, SC | Support general operations including boys and girls club of sumter. | $10,000 |
| Brookgreen Gardens Murrells Inlet, SC | General Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 grant total covered 18 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $24,731 | $203,121 | $201,034 | 18 | $201,034 | $22,644 | — |
| 2020 | $178,032 | $19,908 | $110,094 | $109,500 | 18 | — | $19,314 | $10,855 |
| 2019 | $269,023 | $10,556 | $118,683 | $117,500 | 17 | — | $9,369 | $30,527 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for elementary-school books, scholarships, arts and garden organizations, children’s services, heating assistance, youth programs, and general operating expenses.
Morris College, which received $15,000, describes its mission as preparing graduates for useful and productive careers and contributing to society. Brookgreen Gardens, which received $10,000, says it was formed to collect, preserve, and exhibit American sculpture and South Carolina’s native flora and fauna.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the trust gave $201,034 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $26,034, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2021 grants included $26,034 to Sumter Education Foundation for elementary-school books; $24,000 to United Ministries of Sumter to support local Christian-based charities; $20,000 each to Sumter Gallery of Art for general operations and Croswell Childrens Home for general operations; and $15,000 each to Fireside Fund Co Salvation Army for heating assistance, Morris College for scholarships, and Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club for operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elise Moore was listed as trustee on the 2021 filing.
Glenmore & May Sharp Trust is led by Elise Moore, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Elise Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Glenmore & May Sharp Trust
How much does Glenmore & May Sharp Trust give each year?
Glenmore & May Sharp Trust gave $201K across 18 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $110K across 18 grants.
What is Glenmore & May Sharp Trust's typical grant size?
Glenmore & May Sharp Trust's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,169, across 18 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Glenmore & May Sharp Trust give grants?
Glenmore & May Sharp Trust gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sumter, SC (14 grants) and Spartanburg, SC (2 grants).
Does Glenmore & May Sharp Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 56% of Glenmore & May Sharp Trust's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Glenmore & May Sharp Trust's largest grantees?
Glenmore & May Sharp Trust's largest 2021 grantees include Sumter Education Foundation ($26,034), United Ministries of Sumter ($24,000) and Sumter Gallery of Art ($20,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Glenmore & May Sharp Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for elementary-school books, scholarships, arts and garden organizations, children’s services, heating assistance, youth programs, and general operating expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glenmore & May Sharp Trust?
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 Glenmore & May Sharp Trust's EIN?
Glenmore & May Sharp Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6344359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does Glenmore & May Sharp Trust 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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