The Pines Foundation
The Pines Foundation is a private foundation based in Charleston, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health, animal welfare, food assistance, and religious or community services.
The Pines Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pines Foundation gave $17K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $916.667), top state South Carolina. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $917
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $108,326
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (38% 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 Pines 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: 1465 S Edgewater Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: (843) 224-2576
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pines Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alzheimer's Associaton ($2K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing’s grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were South Carolina (38%), New York (15%), and Washington, DC, North Carolina, and Indiana (12% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Pines Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $11K (2019) to $17K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Associaton Washington, DC | Operations | $2,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | Operations | $2,000 |
| Water Missions International Charlotte, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
| World Gospel Mission Marion, IN | Operations | $2,000 |
| Lowcounty Food Bank North Charleston, SC | Operations | $1,500 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church Charleston, SC | Operations | $1,000 |
| St Matthews Lutheran Church Charleston, SC | Operations | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Operations | $500 |
| Antioch Christian Church Oconee, GA | Operations/Cemetary | $500 |
| Cancer Research Institute New York, NY | Operations | $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 | $108,326 | $21,558 | $17,877 | $16,500 | 18 | $17,259 | $20,940 | $18,929 |
| 2024 | $104,645 | $11,666 | $17,713 | $16,500 | 18 | $17,228 | $11,181 | $15,138 |
| 2023 | $110,764 | $11,691 | $17,087 | $15,500 | 17 | $16,224 | $10,829 | $14,975 |
| 2022 | $116,088 | $16,838 | $15,996 | $15,000 | 17 | $15,585 | $16,427 | $15,088 |
| 2021 | $115,246 | $11,409 | $14,440 | $13,500 | 18 | $14,009 | $10,978 | $14,135 |
| 2020 | $118,277 | $7,942 | $13,371 | $12,000 | 16 | — | $7,142 | $12,807 |
| 2019 | $123,706 | $27,280 | $11,870 | $10,850 | 17 | — | $26,694 | $11,690 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pines Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K 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 stated missions cover a range of areas. For example, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society says it works to cure MS while empowering people affected by it to live their best lives. Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic says it provides a comprehensive medical home for uninsured adults who qualify financially. Charleston Animal Society says its mission is the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $16,500. Grants ranged from $200 to $2,000, with a median of $500. Listed grants included $2,000 each to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Water Missions International, World Gospel Mission, and Alzheimer’s Association; $1,500 to Lowcountry Food Bank; and $1,000 each to St Johns Lutheran Church and St Matthews Lutheran Church.
Other 2025 grants included $500 each to Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, Cancer Research Institute, the Snow Foundation, American Heart Association, and Charleston Animal Society. The Cancer Research Institute describes its work as advancing cancer immunotherapy through scientific discovery and global collaboration; the Snow Foundation describes work toward a cure for Wolfram syndrome and support for patients and families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists VAN D KINNETT as President/CEO and BETH K RENKEN as Secretary/Treasurer/CFO.
The Pines Foundation is led by Van D. Kinnett, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Van D. Kinnett
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Beth K. Renken
Secretary, Treasurer & CFO
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 Pines Foundation
How much does The Pines Foundation give each year?
The Pines Foundation gave $17K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 18 grants.
What is The Pines Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pines Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $917, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pines Foundation give grants?
The Pines Foundation's top state is South Carolina, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (15%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (6 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and North Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does The Pines Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Pines Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (17 grants).
Who are The Pines Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pines Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Alzheimer's Associaton ($2,000), National Multiple Sclerosis Society ($2,000) and Water Missions International ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Pines Foundation?
The Pines Foundation reported $108K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Pines Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions cover a range of areas. For example, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society says it works to cure MS while empowering people affected by it to live their best lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pines 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 Pines Foundation's EIN?
The Pines Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2019005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Pines 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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