The Grove Foundation Inc
The Grove Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Charleston, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $27,557 to charitable organizations, including organizations in South Carolina and several other states.
The Grove Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Grove Foundation Inc gave $28K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,557
- +57.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,531
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $516
- Total assets
- $373,029
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Grove Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22 Broughton Road, Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: (843) 714-1118
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Grove Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kids on Point ($14K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina (69%), Massachusetts (18%), California (6%), Alabama (4%), and North Carolina (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Grove Foundation Inc gives
- 28% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 174% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 181% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $28K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids on Point Charleston, SC | Contribution to general fund | $13,886 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Contribution to the General Fund. | $5,000 |
| Charleston Library Society Charleston, SC | Contribution to General Fund | $1,016 |
| International African American Muse Charleston, SC | Contribution to General Fund | $1,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | Contribution to the General Fund. | $1,000 |
| Middleton Place Historic Site Charleston, SC | Contribution to the General Fund. | $1,000 |
| Glaucomaorg San Francisco, CA | Contribution to the General Fund. | $538 |
| KCRW Santa Monica, CA | Contribution to the General Fund. | $520 |
| MANNA FoodBank Asheville, NC | Contribution to General Fund | $516 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank Myrtle Beach, SC | Contribution to the General Fund. | $515 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $373,029 | $60,092 | $31,017 | $27,557 | 18 | $29,169 | $58,244 | $16,138 |
| 2024 | $343,954 | $66,475 | $19,343 | $17,468 | 12 | $18,983 | $66,115 | $15,754 |
| 2023 | $296,822 | $25,904 | $20,677 | $19,006 | 7 | $20,677 | $25,904 | — |
| 2022 | $291,595 | $310,197 | $18,602 | $10,060 | 2 | $18,602 | $97 | $4,931 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grove Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for organizations whose missions, as described by the grantees, span youth programs, libraries, food access, historic preservation, health care, and independent filmmaking. For example, Kids on Point says it introduces young people to opportunities through year-round academic, athletic, and enrichment programs. The Charleston Library Society describes work that includes educational opportunities and preserving and expanding its collections. Lowcountry Food Bank states that its mission is to pursue equitable, dignified, and consistent access to food.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $27,557. Grants ranged from $163 to $13,886, with a median grant of $516. The largest grants included $13,886 to Kids on Point; $5,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital; $1,016 to Charleston Library Society; and $1,000 each to the International African American Museum, Equal Justice Initiative, and Middleton Place Historic Site.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Clifford Woods as president and Susan Woods as treasurer.
The Grove Foundation Inc is led by Clifford Woods, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clifford Woods
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Susan Woods
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The Grove Foundation Inc
How much does The Grove Foundation Inc give each year?
The Grove Foundation Inc gave $28K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 12 grants.
What is The Grove Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Grove Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $516, and its average grant was $1,531, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Grove Foundation Inc give grants?
The Grove Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (18%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (7 grants).
Does The Grove Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Grove Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Grove Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Grove Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Kids on Point ($13,886), Massachusetts General Hospital ($5,000) and Charleston Library Society ($1,016), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Grove Foundation Inc?
The Grove Foundation Inc reported $373K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Grove Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose missions, as described by the grantees, span youth programs, libraries, food access, historic preservation, health care, and independent filmmaking. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Grove Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Grove Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Grove Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0326667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Grove 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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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