The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation
The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation is a private foundation based in Charleston, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with 97% of grant dollars going to recipients in South Carolina.
The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation at a glance
In short: The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation gave $2.0M across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $128K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,049,750
- +170.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $128,109
- +203.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,819,165
- +29.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (97% 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 Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1830 Maybank Highway, Charleston, SC 29412
Phone: (803) 749-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Roper St Francis Foundation ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 45 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 97% of grant dollars went to South Carolina recipients and 2% to North Carolina recipients. It also lists recipients in Washington, DC, and Illinois, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation gives
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 951% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roper St Francis Foundation Charleston, SC | Support for Healthcare Provider | $1,050,000 |
| Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | Support for student scholarships, educational equipment, and other critical needs throughout college. | $600,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank Charleston, SC | Support for Food Bank | $176,000 |
| Cristo Rey Charleston High School North Charleston, SC | PLEDGE | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Support for Western NC Disaster Relief | $25,000 |
| Elks River Helping Hands Banner Elk, NC | Support for Food Relief for Western NC | $20,000 |
| Pawmetto Lifeline Columbia, SC | Support for Fur Ball Moonlight Gala | $15,000 |
| Camp Cole Eastover, SC | Support for the Work of Camp Cole | $10,000 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance Washington, DC | Support for Bottoms up Invitational | $10,000 |
| Green Heart Project Inc Charleston, SC | Support for program teaching how to fresh food gardening in low income areas | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,819,165 | $6,268,398 | $2,071,352 | $2,049,750 | 16 | $2,051,000 | $2,662,647 | $15,863 |
| 2024 | $5,264,629 | $4,071,285 | $806,360 | $759,024 | 18 | $760,274 | $1,180,445 | $13,466 |
| 2023 | $3,668,666 | $5,041,787 | $214,745 | $209,500 | 7 | $211,000 | $2,051,166 | $9,273 |
| 2022 | $660,584 | $1,322,377 | $195,000 | $195,000 | 3 | $195,000 | — | $19,313 |
| 2021 | $215,000 | $255,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 | 1 | $40,000 | — | $29 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a healthcare provider, student scholarships and educational equipment, food relief, a high school, disaster relief, and community programs.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. Roper St. Francis Foundation says its mission is to advance the healthcare system’s mission of healing through philanthropy. Lowcountry Food Bank describes its mission as uniting the community for equitable, dignified, and consistent access to food. Green Heart Project says it uses school gardens and urban farms for hands-on student learning and community-building. Trident United Way describes its work as uniting the tri-county area to uplift families out of poverty. Cristo Rey Charleston High School describes itself as a college-preparatory school for students of limited economic means, with a work-study model.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $2,049,750. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $1,050,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grants were $1,050,000 to Roper St. Francis Foundation for healthcare-provider support; $600,000 to Wofford College for student scholarships, educational equipment, and other critical needs; $176,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank for food-bank support; and $100,000 to Cristo Rey Charleston High School as a pledge. Other reported grants included $25,000 to Samaritan’s Purse for Western North Carolina disaster relief, $20,000 to Elks River Helping Hands for food relief in Western North Carolina, and $15,000 to Pawmetto Lifeline for its Fur Ball Moonlight Gala.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven W. Mungo as president, Maria K. Mungo as vice president, Edward W. Mungo as secretary, and Emily M. Frank as treasurer.
The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation is led by Steven W. Mungo, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven W. Mungo
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward W. Mungo
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily M. Frank
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria K. Mungo
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation
How much does The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation give each year?
The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation gave $2.0M across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $759K across 18 grants.
What is The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation's typical grant size?
The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $128,109, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation give grants?
The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (5 grants), North Charleston, SC (2 grants) and Banner Elk, NC (2 grants).
Does The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation's largest grantees?
The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Roper St Francis Foundation ($1,050,000), Wofford College ($600,000) and Lowcountry Food Bank ($176,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation?
The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a healthcare provider, student scholarships and educational equipment, food relief, a high school, disaster relief, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation's EIN?
The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1550033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Maria and Steven Mungo Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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