The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust
The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Belton, South Carolina. In filing year 2025, it reported 18 grants totaling $60,700 to charitable organizations, most of them in South Carolina.
The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust gave $61K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in South Carolina. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,700
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,372
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,319,643
- +10.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 127, Belton, SC 29627
Phone: (864) 338-5711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($10K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 16% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $61K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| The Powder Magazine Charleston, SC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Belton Center for the Arts Belton, SC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| The Peace Center Greenville, SC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Greenville Free Medical Center Greenville, SC | General Fund | $3,500 |
| Project Hart- Cooking for Kids Greenville, SC | General Fund | $3,500 |
| Belton Interfaith Ministries Belton, SC | General Fund | $3,000 |
| United Ministries Greenville, SC | General Fund | $2,700 |
| Greenville Center for Creative Arts Greenville, SC | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Phyllis Wheatley Community Center Greenville, SC | General Fund | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,319,643 | $66,943 | $81,410 | $60,700 | 18 | $60,700 | $66,934 | $58,724 |
| 2024 | $1,193,056 | $89,408 | $66,528 | $47,200 | 16 | $47,200 | $15,408 | $58,949 |
| 2023 | $1,009,374 | $54,853 | $63,712 | $47,700 | 16 | $47,700 | $14,733 | $45,830 |
| 2022 | $827,129 | $68,355 | $67,886 | $51,700 | 16 | $51,700 | $15,276 | $44,890 |
| 2021 | $1,092,812 | $57,245 | $55,975 | $39,200 | 14 | $39,200 | $14,896 | $49,500 |
| 2020 | $860,541 | $48,712 | $52,867 | $39,000 | 10 | — | $14,391 | $36,583 |
| 2019 | $772,781 | $1,578 | $55,163 | $42,625 | 10 | — | $15,593 | $35,539 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $59K 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 organizations whose own missions span arts and cultural programming, basic-needs assistance, social services, and health services. For example, Belton Center for the Arts says it provides art exhibits, classes, workshops, and teaching opportunities. United Ministries says it serves people in Greenville County facing challenges such as financial crisis, homelessness, or limited education or employment skills. Clarity says it provides specialized evaluations and therapeutic support, including hearing and audiology services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $60,700. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest grants included $10,000 each to Samaritan’s Purse and The Powder Magazine; $5,000 each to Belton Center for the Arts and The Peace Center; and $3,500 each to Greenville Free Medical Center and Project Hart-Cooking for Kids.
Other reported grants included $3,000 to Belton Interfaith Ministries; $2,700 to United Ministries; $2,500 each to Greenville Center for Creative Arts and Phyllis Wheatley Community Center; and $2,000 each to Anderson Interfaith Ministries, Belton Area Museum, Jasmine Road, and Clarity. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Greenville Center for Creative Arts says it provides arts education, appreciation, and enjoyment. Anderson Interfaith Ministries says it connects people with support, resources, and education and provides basic-needs assistance to low- and moderate-income residents of local counties.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following trustees: Carroll B Hart Sr, Martha O Hart, Carroll B Hart Jr, and Martha H Kent.
The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carroll B. Hart Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carroll B. Hart Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Martha H. Kent
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Martha O. Hart
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust
How much does The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust give each year?
The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust gave $61K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 16 grants.
What is The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,372, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust give grants?
The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust gives mostly in South Carolina: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (10 grants), Belton, SC (3 grants) and Anderson, SC (2 grants).
Does The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust'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 Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($10,000), The Powder Magazine ($10,000) and Belton Center for the Arts ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust?
The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions span arts and cultural programming, basic-needs assistance, social services, and health services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust?
The foundation 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 The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust's EIN?
The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1062433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Hart-Oeland Foundation Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hart-oeland-foundation-trust-morg_17bfbf62b39649fd9f481f7f625ae3cb
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