Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation
The Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Charleston, South Carolina. Its 2024 filing says it awards grants to charitable organizations serving basic human needs, educational opportunities, health, and the environment.
Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation gave $24K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in South Carolina. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,593
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,966
- -16.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $79,997
- -5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (8 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (66% 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 Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing instructs applicants to complete and submit the Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation grant application form. Applicants must also provide finances, a listing of board members, a brief description of key staff, and a copy of their IRS determination letter. The requested financial information includes the organization’s current annual operating and projected budget, its most recent annual financial statement, and any additional funders. Grants are for charitable organizations serving basic human needs, educational opportunities, health, and the environment.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline specified (n/a).
- Deadline
- No deadline specified (n/a).
- Contact
Application contact: Roy And Amanda Maybank
Mailing address: 531 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: (843) 766-8101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation For Liberty and American Greatness (FLAG) ($5K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 21% to Florida, and 4% each to Texas, Minnesota, and Michigan. These figures describe the locations of that year’s grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 12 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $19K (2021) to $39K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation For Liberty and American Greatness (FLAG) Tarpon Springs, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| College of Charleston Charleston, SC | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Citadel Charleston, SC | General Support | $3,655 |
| Ashley Hall Charleston, SC | General Support | $2,538 |
| BSBI Synagogue Charleston, SC | General Support | $1,400 |
| Charleston Museum Charleston, SC | General Support | $1,000 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | General Support | $1,000 |
| Quail Forever St. Paul, MN | General Support | $1,000 |
| Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | General Support | $1,000 |
| Pet Helpers Charleston, SC | General Support | $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 | $79,997 | $94,409 | $98,868 | $23,593 | 12 | $84,363 | — | $2,618 |
| 2023 | $84,456 | $91,829 | $95,046 | $25,913 | 11 | $83,058 | — | $2,213 |
| 2022 | $87,670 | $91,829 | $86,323 | $20,912 | 7 | $86,173 | — | $1,961 |
| 2021 | $82,164 | $91,839 | $85,716 | $18,606 | 9 | $85,716 | $6 | $2,757 |
| 2020 | $76,041 | $92,626 | $111,261 | $38,638 | 11 | — | $12 | $2,664 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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
The foundation’s filing identifies basic human needs, educational opportunities, health, and the environment as fields eligible for grants; it does not state a separate mission.
Its 2024 grants included education-related recipients. For example, the College of Charleston Foundation describes its mission as promoting education, research, student development, and faculty development for the benefit of the College of Charleston. The Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness says it promotes and provides civics education. Pet Helpers describes work to support animal welfare, including low-cost spay and neuter surgeries and humane education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $23,593. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable awards included $5,000 each to the College of Charleston and the Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness; $3,655 to The Citadel; and $2,538 to Ashley Hall. The filing lists the grants as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation is led by Roy P Maybank, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roy P Maybank
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Rudy Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amanda R Maybank
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Roy P Maybank (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation
How much does Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation give each year?
Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation gave $24K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 11 grants.
What is Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,966, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation give grants?
Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (7 grants).
Does Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Foundation For Liberty and American Greatness (FLAG) ($5,000), College of Charleston ($5,000) and The Citadel ($3,655), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation?
Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation reported $80K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies basic human needs, educational opportunities, health, and the environment as fields eligible for grants; it does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation?
The filing instructs applicants to complete and submit the Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation grant application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Roy and Amanda Maybank Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1380013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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