The Joanna Foundation
The Joanna Foundation is a private foundation established in 1945 and located in Sullivans Island, South Carolina. It operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to strengthening community capacity and enhancing individual involvement in achieving a better quality of life within its service areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$163K
+19.6% YoY
Grant Count
41
-12.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+37.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to support organizations and programs that strengthen community capacity and enhance individual involvement in achieving a better quality of life in eligible geographic areas.
Primary areas of interest include:
- Higher education
- Youth
- Environment
- Community development
- Arts
- Health
- Public benefit
Grantmaking
1. Letter of Intent (LOI) submission
How to Apply
** The Joanna Foundation operates a two-part application process:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Joanna Foundation funds organizations in:
- Berkeley County, South Carolina
- Charleston County, South Carolina
- Dorchester County, South Carolina
- The community of Joanna, South Carolina
- The community of Newberry, South Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $3,520,352
- Total Revenues: $364,956
- Total Expenses: $256,862
- Total Liabilities: $4,690
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Grants and contributions: $176,051
- Investment income and dividends: $73,351
Staffing: The foundation operates with no employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,525,321 | $3,520,352 | $3,408,967 |
| Revenue | $298,954 | $364,956 | $139,420 |
| Expenses | $291,493 | $256,862 | $281,610 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $236,982 | $212,416 | $236,579 |
| Net Investment Income | $247,931 | $146,301 | $95,784 |
| Distributable Amount | $243,678 | $219,375 | $227,325 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
225 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Joanna Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Margaret P. Schachte — Executive Vice President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonge Regnery Jones | President | 1 | — |
| Christopher C Schachte | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Mildred D Kitchell | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Eugenie J Parker | Trustee | 1 | — |
| William D Mennonna | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Margaret P Schachte | Exec. Vice President | 8 | $52,181 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: The Joanna Foundation P.O. Box 308 Sullivan's Island, SC 29482-0308
Phone: 843-792-0868
Website: www.joannafoundation.org
EIN: 57-0314444
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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