Motamed Family Foundation
Motamed Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Johns Island, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $577,458, with most grant dollars going to recipients in South Carolina and the remainder to recipients in North Carolina.
Motamed Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Motamed Family Foundation gave $577K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $577,458
- +439.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,496
- +194.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Motamed Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14 Ocean Course, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Phone: (773) 459-4960
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Motamed Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Musc ($455K). Together the top 10 received $575K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 34 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 9% to recipients in North Carolina. Listed South Carolina grantees were in Charleston, Johns Island, North Charleston, and other locations; the North Carolina recipients were in Linville and Winston-Salem.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Motamed Family Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2024) to $1.2M (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $577K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Musc Charleston, SC | General Operations | $455,000 |
| Linville Foundation Linville, NC | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest Fund Winston-Salem, NC | General Operations | $25,000 |
| International African American Museum Charleston, SC | General Operations | $25,000 |
| The Gibbes Museum of Art Charleston, SC | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Charleston Library Society Charleston, SC | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Church of Our Savior Johns Island, SC | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank North Charleston, SC | General Operations | $3,958 |
| Arts Etc Johns Island, SC | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Bishop Gadsden Charleston, SC | General Operations | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $252,104 | $586,680 | $577,458 | 11 | $480,000 | — | — |
| 2024 | $413,347 | $28,672 | $110,916 | $107,017 | 6 | $50,000 | — | — |
| 2023 | $430,682 | $184,191 | $1,156,330 | $1,150,000 | 10 | $1,025,000 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,442,974 | — | $210,062 | $200,000 | 5 | $125,000 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,853,489 | $246,385 | $541,514 | $525,000 | 2 | $525,000 | $78,315 | — |
| 2020 | $2,050,897 | $184,800 | $1,222,110 | $1,200,000 | 4 | — | $184,800 | $131,209 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes medical care, education, museums and cultural programs, food access, youth enrichment, and community services. For example, the Linville Foundation says it supports students pursuing college, graduate, or vocational education through financial aid and scholarships. The International African American Museum describes its mission as honoring African American history and culture, including stories and collections grounded in South Carolina history. Lowcountry Food Bank says it works toward equitable, dignified, and consistent access to food.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $577,458 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $455,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards were $455,000 to MUSC for general operations; $25,000 each to the Linville Foundation, Wake Forest Fund, International African American Museum, and The Gibbes Museum of Art, all for general operations. Other listed recipients included Charleston Library Society ($5,000), Church of Our Savior ($5,000), Lowcountry Food Bank ($3,958), Arts ETC ($3,000), Bishop Gadsden ($3,000), and Kids on Point ($2,500); each grant was for general operations.
The grantee descriptions indicate a range of supported work. Charleston Library Society describes educational opportunities, collection preservation and access, and lectures and programs. Arts ETC says funds raised from the 2025 Kiawah Art & House Tour support arts programs for youth on Johns and Wadmalaw Islands. Kids on Point describes year-round academic, athletic, and enrichment programs for young people.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists CHRISTINE B MOTAMED as trustee.
Motamed Family Foundation is led by Christine B. Motamed, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine B. Motamed
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas F Motamed (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Motamed Family Foundation
How much does Motamed Family Foundation give each year?
Motamed Family Foundation gave $577K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $107K across 6 grants.
What is Motamed Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Motamed Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $52,496, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Motamed Family Foundation give grants?
Motamed Family Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (6 grants) and Johns Island, SC (2 grants).
Does Motamed Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Motamed Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Motamed Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Motamed Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Musc ($455,000), Linville Foundation ($25,000) and Wake Forest Fund ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Motamed Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes medical care, education, museums and cultural programs, food access, youth enrichment, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Motamed Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Motamed Family Foundation's EIN?
Motamed Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6979041. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Motamed Family 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Motamed Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/motamed-family-foundation-morg_13a6e8f52eb744cdb333d872e9e81864
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