The Laura E DuPont Foundation
The Laura E DuPont Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including organizations working in religious, educational, health, arts, social-service, and environmental contexts, as reflected in its 2025 grants.
The Laura E DuPont Foundation at a glance
In short: The Laura E DuPont Foundation gave $275K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state South Carolina. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275,000
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,821
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,051,060
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Laura E DuPont Foundation
- 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 8099, Greenville, SC 29604
Phone: (864) 380-2205
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Laura E DuPont Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was All Saints Church ($24K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 133 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients were located in South Carolina, Tennessee, California, Florida, and Georgia. South Carolina organizations received 46% of grant dollars, Tennessee 24%, California 11%, Florida 7%, and Georgia 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Laura E DuPont Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 28 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2020) to $275K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Pawleys Island, SC | Rectors Discretion Fund | $24,000 |
| Street Hope Powell, TN | General Operating Fund | $20,000 |
| Mission of Hope Knoxville, TN | General Fund Use | $20,000 |
| Greenville Area Parkinson Society Greenville, SC | General Operating Fund | $15,250 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance San Diego, CA | General Operating Funds | $15,250 |
| Greenville Arts Festival Greenville, SC | General Operating Fund | $15,250 |
| Christ Church Episcopal School Greenville, SC | Build the Future Fund | $15,250 |
| Idefine Atlanta, GA | General Operating Fund | $15,250 |
| KPBS Public Media San Diego, CA | General Fund Use | $15,250 |
| Campus Crusaders for Life Orlando, FL | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
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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 | $4,051,060 | $497,988 | $361,153 | $275,000 | 28 | $277,662 | $420,680 | $267,718 |
| 2024 | $3,913,282 | $339,160 | $308,485 | $226,000 | 26 | $228,500 | $264,576 | $255,676 |
| 2023 | $3,876,497 | $203,286 | $285,286 | $210,000 | 27 | $214,987 | $132,987 | $229,136 |
| 2022 | $3,961,449 | $259,355 | $314,453 | $235,000 | 27 | $242,073 | $186,975 | $231,263 |
| 2021 | $4,014,354 | $458,501 | $284,441 | $273,000 | 25 | $273,000 | $447,060 | $267,033 |
| 2020 | $3,895,023 | $202,435 | $267,661 | $210,000 | 20 | — | $144,774 | $223,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Laura E DuPont Foundation reported a distributable amount of $268K 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 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Mission of Hope says it provides aid to poverty-stricken rural Appalachia, while Christ Church Episcopal School describes itself as a college preparatory school that nurtures students’ intellectual and spiritual development. Greenville Arts Festival says it aims to enhance quality of life and economic vitality in South Carolina. Other supported organizations describe work in ministry support, youth education, marine conservation, sculpture and South Carolina’s native flora and fauna, and food assistance and childhood literacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $275,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $24,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest grants included $24,000 to All Saints Church for its Rectors Discretion Fund; $20,000 each to Street Hope for its General Operating Fund and Mission of Hope for general fund use; and $15,250 each to Greenville Area Parkinson Society, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Greenville Arts Festival, Christ Church Episcopal School, Idefine, and KPBS Public Media. Other notable grants were $15,000 to Campus Crusaders for Life and $12,000 to Prince George Winyah Parish Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James S Johnston Jr, Charles P Johnston, and Ellis M Johnston III as trustees.
The Laura E DuPont Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles P Johnston
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellis M Johnston III
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James S Johnston Jr.
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Laura E DuPont Foundation
How much does The Laura E DuPont Foundation give each year?
The Laura E DuPont Foundation gave $275K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $226K across 26 grants.
What is The Laura E DuPont Foundation's typical grant size?
The Laura E DuPont Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,821, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Laura E DuPont Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Laura E DuPont Foundation give grants?
The Laura E DuPont Foundation's top state is South Carolina, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (24%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (4 grants), Knoxville, TN (4 grants), Pawleys Island, SC (4 grants) and Georgetown, SC (3 grants).
Does The Laura E DuPont Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Laura E DuPont Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Laura E DuPont Foundation's largest grantees?
The Laura E DuPont Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include All Saints Church ($24,000), Street Hope ($20,000) and Mission of Hope ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Laura E DuPont Foundation?
The Laura E DuPont Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $278K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $268K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Laura E DuPont Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Laura E DuPont Foundation?
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 Laura E DuPont Foundation's EIN?
The Laura E DuPont Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6340729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Laura E DuPont Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Laura E DuPont Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-laura-e-dupont-foundation-morg_876c9a1e972744f099e8946ff70338cf
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