Magnolia Plantation Foundation
Magnolia Plantation Foundation is a private foundation based in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2024, it reported 23 grants totaling $43,000 to charitable organizations.
Magnolia Plantation Foundation at a glance
In short: Magnolia Plantation Foundation gave $43K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in South Carolina. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,000
- -68.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -58.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,870
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,103,213
- +3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Magnolia Plantation Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. It specifies written format for application materials and says award restrictions are determined by the trustees.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan Shallo
Mailing address: 3550 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414
Phone: (843) 571-1266
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Magnolia Plantation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trident Technical College ($9K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
279 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 279 grants of 279 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 13% to Maine, 5% to North Carolina, 3% to Washington, DC, and 2% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Magnolia Plantation Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 23 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 20% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2024) to $198K (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trident Technical College Charleston, SC | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $9,000 |
| The Slave Dwelling Project Ladson, SC | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Acadia Wildlife Bar Harbor, ME | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $3,000 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation Charleston, SC | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $3,000 |
| Turn 90 North Charleston, SC | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $3,000 |
| Acadia Reperatory Theater Mt Desert, ME | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2,000 |
| Goodnewsbee Foundation Okatie, SC | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2,000 |
| SC Society of Cincinnati Charleston, SC | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2,000 |
| National Society of Cincinnati Washington, DC | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,500 |
| Avian Conservation Center Awendaw, SC | Support and further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,000 |
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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 | $3,103,213 | $189,889 | $80,306 | $43,000 | 23 | $43,000 | $89,175 | $210,830 |
| 2023 | $2,993,630 | $203,572 | $163,282 | $136,000 | 56 | $136,000 | $136,383 | $156,549 |
| 2022 | $2,953,340 | $362,504 | $227,899 | $198,000 | 73 | $198,000 | $294,655 | $178,178 |
| 2021 | $2,821,560 | $282,210 | $213,933 | $190,500 | 70 | $190,500 | $187,748 | $173,780 |
| 2020 | $2,783,138 | $216,191 | $149,120 | $130,000 | 57 | — | $127,481 | $156,782 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Magnolia Plantation Foundation reported a distributable amount of $211K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in historic preservation, land and water conservation, wildlife care, education, and cultural programming. For example, Historic Charleston Foundation describes its mission as advocating for a future for Charleston that honors and protects its people, places, culture, and community. The Avian Conservation Center says it provides care for injured birds of prey and shorebirds and pursues educational, research, and conservation initiatives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $43,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $9,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest listed awards were $9,000 to Trident Technical College, $5,000 to The Slave Dwelling Project, and $3,000 each to Acadia Wildlife, Historic Charleston Foundation, and Turn 90.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Fernanda Moore, Taylor Nelson, J Drayton Hastie III, Dylan S Nelson, Winslow W Hastie, J Drayton Hastie Jr, and Nona H Valiunas.
Magnolia Plantation Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dylan S. Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Fernanda Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. Drayton Hastie III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. Drayton Hastie Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nona H. Valiunas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Taylor Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Winslow W. Hastie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Magnolia Plantation Foundation
How much does Magnolia Plantation Foundation give each year?
Magnolia Plantation Foundation gave $43K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $136K across 56 grants.
What is Magnolia Plantation Foundation's typical grant size?
Magnolia Plantation Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,870, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Magnolia Plantation Foundation give grants?
Magnolia Plantation Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (9 grants).
Does Magnolia Plantation Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Magnolia Plantation Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Magnolia Plantation Foundation's largest grantees?
Magnolia Plantation Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Trident Technical College ($9,000), The Slave Dwelling Project ($5,000) and Acadia Wildlife ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Magnolia Plantation Foundation?
Magnolia Plantation Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Magnolia Plantation Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in historic preservation, land and water conservation, wildlife care, education, and cultural programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Magnolia Plantation Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Magnolia Plantation Foundation's EIN?
Magnolia Plantation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0789797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Magnolia Plantation Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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