T-Bonz Foundation Inc
T-Bonz Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Charleston, South Carolina. It makes charitable donations to a wide range of nonprofits, mostly in coastal South Carolina, to help strengthen and improve those communities.
T-Bonz Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: T-Bonz Foundation Inc gave $161K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in South Carolina. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,628
- -44.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,709
- -33.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,400
- Total assets
- $234,924
- -12.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (94% 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 T-Bonz Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1177 Southgate Dr, Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: (843) 769-0350
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who T-Bonz Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Roper St Francis Foundation ($58K). Together the top 10 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 88 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports nonprofits mostly in coastal areas of South Carolina. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 6% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is T-Bonz Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 61% 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 $86K (2020) to $400K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roper St Francis Foundation Charleston, SC | Operational Support | $57,500 |
| Trident Technical College Foundation Charleston, SC | Operational Support | $20,000 |
| Greenheart-Urban Project Charleston, SC | Operational Support | $10,500 |
| Reach Sailing Program Johns Island, SC | Operational Support | $10,380 |
| Coastal Community Foundation N Charleston, SC | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Feed the Need Charleston, SC | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Pledgeling Foundation San Francisco, CA | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Meet the Needs Charleston Mt Pleasant, SC | Operational Support | $9,400 |
| Turn 90 N Charleston, SC | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| 2020 Youth Organization Incorporated Charleston, SC | Operational Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $234,924 | $129,648 | $162,891 | $160,628 | 15 | $160,628 | $14,843 |
| 2023 | $268,167 | $150,468 | $293,367 | $291,695 | 18 | $291,695 | $18,352 |
| 2022 | $411,066 | $187,034 | $401,792 | $400,219 | 21 | $400,219 | $30,025 |
| 2021 | $626,424 | $697,382 | $101,895 | $99,817 | 11 | $99,817 | $7,583 |
| 2020 | $35,332 | $70,475 | $87,841 | $86,019 | 23 | — | $1,724 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T-Bonz Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K 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 states that its charitable activity is providing donations to nonprofits. Its 2024 grants included support for healthcare, higher education, community programs, and charitable giving services. For example, Roper St. Francis Foundation describes its mission as advancing the healthcare mission of healing all people with compassion, faith, and excellence. Trident Technical College Foundation says it raises funds for the college to support the regional economy. Meet The Needs Charleston describes its work as helping area soup kitchens and shelters and providing high school job-readiness education for people entering the hospitality workforce.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $160,628. Grant sizes ranged from $1,000 to $57,500, with a median of $9,400.
The largest grants included $57,500 to Roper St. Francis Foundation, $20,000 to Trident Technical College Foundation, $10,500 to Greenheart-Urban Project, $10,380 to Reach Sailing Program, and $10,000 each to Coastal Community Foundation, Feed the Need, and Pledgeling Foundation. The grants were listed for operational support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jerald Scheer was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
T-Bonz Foundation Inc is led by Jerald Scheer, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerald Scheer
President
On filings since 2020
5 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 T-Bonz Foundation Inc
How much does T-Bonz Foundation Inc give each year?
T-Bonz Foundation Inc gave $161K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $292K across 18 grants.
What is T-Bonz Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
T-Bonz Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,400, and its average grant was $10,709, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from T-Bonz Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does T-Bonz Foundation Inc give grants?
T-Bonz Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (9 grants), N Charleston, SC (2 grants) and Mt Pleasant, SC (2 grants).
Does T-Bonz Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of T-Bonz Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are T-Bonz Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
T-Bonz Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Roper St Francis Foundation ($57,500), Trident Technical College Foundation ($20,000) and Greenheart-Urban Project ($10,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is T-Bonz Foundation Inc?
T-Bonz Foundation Inc reported $235K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does T-Bonz Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its charitable activity is providing donations to nonprofits. Its 2024 grants included support for healthcare, higher education, community programs, and charitable giving services. For example, Roper St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from T-Bonz Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 T-Bonz Foundation Inc's EIN?
T-Bonz Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2082714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does T-Bonz 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.
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). T-Bonz Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/t-bonz-foundation-inc-morg_94e55f0fb9174ed99e7a560ac57bee7a
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