Solon-Andreas Foundation
The Solon-Andreas Foundation is a private foundation based in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, animal welfare organizations, and a nature-preservation organization.
Solon-Andreas Foundation at a glance
In short: Solon-Andreas Foundation gave $24K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in South Carolina. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,000
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,846
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $611,356
- -12.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (75% 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 Solon-Andreas Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing requests previous income tax returns and audited financial statements for the past three years. It reports no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark June
Mailing address: PO Box 5973, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
Phone: (843) 842-6500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Solon-Andreas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mt Mercy University ($4K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 17% to Iowa, and 8% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Solon-Andreas Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $800; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $800 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of 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 $24K (2024) to $43K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Hilton Head Recreation Association Hilton Head Island, SC | Charitable | $3,400 |
| Little Island Preschool of Hilton H Hilton Head Island, SC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Spring Island Trust Okatie, SC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Williamsburg Academy Kingstree, SC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Morgan County Charter School System Madison, GA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Williamsburg County Fire Dept Kingstree, SC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Charleston Animal Society North Charleston, SC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Academic Magnet Booster Club North Charleston, SC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The First Free Will Baptist Church Kingstree, SC | Charitable | $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 | $611,356 | $-31,459 | $52,905 | $24,000 | 13 | $24,000 | — | $22,948 |
| 2023 | $695,720 | $19,343 | $57,180 | $29,000 | 15 | $29,000 | — | $25,052 |
| 2022 | $735,612 | $-54,411 | $58,270 | $30,000 | 16 | $30,000 | $4,026 | $30,306 |
| 2021 | $850,543 | $85,637 | $80,771 | $42,500 | 12 | $42,500 | $56,866 | $35,469 |
| 2020 | $845,677 | $39,926 | $53,655 | $25,000 | 13 | — | $11,271 | $31,819 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Solon-Andreas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K 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 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Spring Island Trust describes its work as maintaining a nature preserve, protecting rare animal species and ecosystems, and supporting public education and scientific research. Williamsburg Academy describes itself as a K–12 college preparatory school serving Williamsburg County and surrounding areas. Charleston Animal Society says its mission is preventing cruelty to animals, while Pet Helpers says it works to end euthanasia for adoptable cats and dogs and provides animal welfare services and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $24,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $4,000, with a median of $1,500. Listed recipients included Mt Mercy University ($4,000), Hilton Head Recreation Association ($3,400), Little Island Preschool of Hilton Head ($3,000), Spring Island Trust ($2,000), Williamsburg Academy ($2,000), Morgan County Charter School System ($2,000), Charleston Animal Society ($1,500), Academic Magnet Booster Club ($1,500), and Pet Helpers ($1,000).
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jon D Andreas and Martin L Andreas Jr as co-trustees.
Solon-Andreas Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon D. Andreas
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Martin L. Andreas Jr.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
$12K (2020) → $12K (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 $12K, to Jon D Andreas (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Solon-Andreas Foundation
How much does Solon-Andreas Foundation give each year?
Solon-Andreas Foundation gave $24K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 15 grants.
What is Solon-Andreas Foundation's typical grant size?
Solon-Andreas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,846, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Solon-Andreas Foundation that year got $800 on average.
Where does Solon-Andreas Foundation give grants?
Solon-Andreas Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (17%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kingstree, SC (3 grants), Charleston, SC (3 grants), Hilton Head Island, SC (2 grants) and North Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does Solon-Andreas Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Solon-Andreas Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are Solon-Andreas Foundation's largest grantees?
Solon-Andreas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mt Mercy University ($4,000), Hilton Head Recreation Association ($3,400) and Little Island Preschool of Hilton H ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Solon-Andreas Foundation?
Solon-Andreas Foundation reported $611K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Solon-Andreas Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Spring Island Trust describes its work as maintaining a nature preserve, protecting rare animal species and ecosystems, and supporting public education and scientific research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Solon-Andreas Foundation?
The filing requests previous income tax returns and audited financial statements for the past three years. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Solon-Andreas Foundation's EIN?
Solon-Andreas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0540143. 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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