THE PURPOSE OF THE CITADEL FOUNDATION SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CITADEL BY RAISING, RECEIVING, STEWARDING, GRANTING, INVESTING, AND REINVESTING MONEY AND PROPERTY, AND USING THE RECEIPTS THEREFROM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITADEL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$332.3M
+5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$24.6M
-4.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12.3M
-4.0% YoY
About The Citadel Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Citadel Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHARLESTON, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $332.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $24.6M. Net investment income was $9.9M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $332,294,617 | $315,085,710 | $306,832,269 |
| Revenue | $37,924,388 | $33,560,971 | $31,638,526 |
| Expenses | $35,560,054 | $34,547,669 | $24,586,077 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,944,317 | $11,582,766 | $6,088,409 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Citadel ($17,562,985), The Citadel Real Estate Foundation ($7,007,367).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE CITADEL CHARLESTON, SC | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE CITADEL, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. | $17,562,985 |
| THE CITADEL REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION CHARLESTON, SC | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BASTIN HALL, PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES | $7,007,367 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR DAVID D AUGHTRY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR TOMMY B BAKER | NOMINATIONS/COMP COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MR CHARLES B COE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR LOUIS E COSTA II | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR RAFAEL R COSTAS JR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR STEPHEN L DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| COL F G DELLENEY JR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RADM STEPHEN C EVANS-BEG 0424 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| COL THOMAS L HENDRICKSUSAF RET | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MR ROBERT R HILL JR | GRANTS COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MS M RUSSELL HOLLIDAY JR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR JOSEPH J KEENAN | REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MR L WILLIAM KRAUSE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR CHARLES B LAWLESS | INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MR A FOSTER MCKISSICK III | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR BRETT S MILLER-BEG 0424 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR J BRICE O'BRIEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MS AMANDA M ORSON-BEG 0424 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| COL ALVIN A PERKINS USA RET | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR WILLIAM S STAFFORD-BEG 1124 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR PETER SULICK JR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR CHRISTOPHER C SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR CHRISTOPHER C SWAIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR L WILLIAM VARNERJR-BEG0424 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GEN GLENN M WALTERS USMC RET | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR ANDERSON D WARLICK | EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| MR J TODD WATKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR CLAUDIUS E WATTS IV | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LT COL WILLIAM R CULLBREATH JR US | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR W HENRY JOHNSON-THRU 0424 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR JAMES A KING II-THRU 0424 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR DANIEL MCQUEENEY-THRU 0424 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR NORMAN POOLE JR-THRU 1124 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR JAMES W REED - THRU 0424 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR RICHARD SANDERSJR-THRU0424 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR JAMES J ETHRIDGE JR | CHAIRMAN, EXEC COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MR LUTHER C KISSAM IV | VICE CHAIRMAN, DEV/OMC COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MRS MARINA DANIEL BUESCHER | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JAY P DOWD III | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $522,355 |
| SHANNON N MEASE | COO/CFO | 40 | $363,338 |
| JONATHAN KRESKEN | VP LEGACY, ANNUAL & REUNION GIVING | 40 | $257,933 |
| GAYLORD GREENE | VP ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $229,863 |
| ASHLEY SANTOS | ASSOC. VP, PRINCIPAL GIVING | 40 | $170,294 |
| JODI COLLINS | CONTROLLER | 40 | $185,885 |
| ROBERT STEPHENSON | ASSOC. VP FOR MAJOR GIFTS | 40 | $155,989 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Citadel Foundation?
The Citadel Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHARLESTON, SC. It holds $332.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Citadel Foundation?
As of 2024, The Citadel Foundation holds $332.3M in total assets with $37.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $24.6M in 2024.
Where does The Citadel Foundation operate?
The Citadel Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What size grants does The Citadel Foundation award?
In 2024, The Citadel Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $24.6M — an average of about $12.3M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Citadel Foundation's EIN?
The Citadel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6020493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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