The Bee Cause Project Inc
To ensure future generations are stewards of the natural environment who understand, engage, and are inspired by the wonder of honey bees while being empowered to take action through careers in stem.
The Bee Cause Project Inc at a glance
In short: The Bee Cause Project Inc gave $197K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $49K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $196,500
- +41.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $49,125
- +41.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,500
- Total assets
- $165,792
- +458.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Bee Cause Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grant to Multiple Organizations ($197K across 4 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2024) to $197K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant to Multiple Organizations | Monetary Grant | $150,000 |
| Grant to Multiple Organizations | Habitat Grant | $21,500 |
| Grant to Multiple Organizations | Renewal Grant | $19,500 |
| Grant to Multiple Organizations | Observation Hive | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,792 | $704,153 | $599,466 | $196,500 | 4 |
| 2024 | $29,666 | $493,710 | $537,594 | $138,850 | 4 |
| 2023 | $28,377 | $538,447 | $550,748 | — | — |
| 2022 | $39,678 | $536,975 | $566,452 | — | — |
| 2021 | $71,005 | $463,515 | $436,409 | — | — |
| 2020 | $61,839 | $457,946 | $467,182 | — | — |
| 2019 | $38,913 | $232,373 | $420,422 | — | — |
About The Bee Cause Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Bee Cause Project Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Isle of Palms, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $166K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $197K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bee Cause Project Inc's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emilee Elingburg
Director of
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $73K (2025)
Tamara Enright
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$95K (2019) → $128K (2025)
Amy Dabbs
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Johnson
Board Member
Board Chairman → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Dennard
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisa Strickler
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isa Ramseyer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Griffin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Amora Mayo-Perez (2024) — Director of
- Former: Amora Mayo (2022–2023) — Director of
- Former: Amy Dabs (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Griffith (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bridget Bushnell (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Knaust (2019–2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $128K, to Tamara Enright (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bee Cause Project Inc
How much does The Bee Cause Project Inc give each year?
The Bee Cause Project Inc gave $197K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $139K across 4 grants.
What is The Bee Cause Project Inc's typical grant size?
The Bee Cause Project Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,500, and its average grant was $49,125, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does The Bee Cause Project Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Bee Cause Project Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Bee Cause Project Inc?
The Bee Cause Project Inc reported $166K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $704K.
What is The Bee Cause Project Inc?
The Bee Cause Project Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Isle of Palms, SC. It holds $166K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Bee Cause Project Inc operate?
The Bee Cause Project Inc has awarded grants in South Carolina, Texas.
What is The Bee Cause Project Inc's EIN?
The Bee Cause Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3175971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
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