Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc
Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Charleston, South Carolina. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in animal welfare, education, music, conservation, and other areas.
Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc gave $90K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,350
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,442
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,547,861
- +16.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (8 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412
Phone: (516) 333-2100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Birds of Prey Avian Conservation Center ($15K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 130 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in New York (30%), South Carolina (24%), and Florida (19%). Other leading recipient states were the District of Columbia (8%) and Illinois (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 37 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 110% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2021) to $90K (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birds of Prey Avian Conservation Center Awendaw, SC | Charity | $15,000 |
| Bolles School - Helen Smith Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Charity | $8,000 |
| Rags of Honor Chicago, IL | Charity | $6,000 |
| Satchel's Last Resort Sarasota, FL | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Guide Dog Foundation Smithtown, NY | Charity | $4,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance Locust Valley, NY | Charity | $3,850 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charity | $3,000 |
| Tazanian Childrens Fund Cambridge, MA | Charity | $3,000 |
| Chamber Music Charleston Charleston, SC | Charity | $2,500 |
| Miracle Minis Bradenton, FL | Charity | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,547,861 | $248,466 | $100,896 | $90,350 | 37 | — | $163,745 | — |
| 2023 | $2,194,466 | $267,418 | $72,633 | $71,000 | 33 | — | $58,997 | — |
| 2022 | $1,956,469 | $516,722 | $75,599 | $72,500 | 35 | $72,500 | $13,623 | $90,841 |
| 2021 | $1,916,229 | $1,510,153 | $60,274 | $43,000 | 25 | $43,000 | $3,466 | $62,778 |
| 2020 | $783,816 | $694,408 | $348 | — | — | — | $35,483 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. For example, Satchel’s Last Resort describes its mission as providing lifelong shelter and services to help animals find permanent homes. Chamber Music Charleston says it develops audiences for classical music through concerts and educational programs. Brooks School describes itself as a college preparatory school focused on students’ educational experience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $90,350. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $15,000 to Birds of Prey Avian Conservation Center, $8,000 to Bolles School - Helen Smith Foundation, $6,000 to Rags of Honor, $5,000 to Satchel’s Last Resort, and $4,000 to The Guide Dog Foundation. Each was listed with the purpose “CHARITY.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dinah Harlow as president, Antoine C. Kemper Jr. as treasurer/secretary, and Antoine C. Kemper as director.
Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Antoine C. Kemper
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antoine C. Kemper Jr.
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dinah Harlow
Presdient
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc
How much does Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc give each year?
Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc gave $90K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $71K across 33 grants.
What is Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,442, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc give grants?
Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were South Carolina (24%) and Florida (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Charleston, SC (3 grants) and Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (37 grants).
Who are Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Birds of Prey Avian Conservation Center ($15,000), Bolles School - Helen Smith Foundation ($8,000) and Rags of Honor ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc?
Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $248K.
What does Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. For example, Satchel’s Last Resort describes its mission as providing lifelong shelter and services to help animals find permanent homes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0530881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Ledyardharlow Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ledyardharlow-foundation-inc-morg_a8d55778e3fe493997c2c06f2333c614
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