The Sharpe Family Foundation
The Sharpe Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Isle of Palms, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K.
The Sharpe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sharpe Family Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $7K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $13,110
- +1211.0% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $6,555
- +555.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $6,555
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Sharpe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Christian Heritage School ($10K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $13K (2020). In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Heritage School Dalton, GA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Dalton Women's Home Dalton, GA | General Operations | $3,110 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $13,110 | $13,110 | 2 | $619 |
| 2019 | $13,110 | $1,004 | $1,000 | 1 | $693 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sharpe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $619 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sharpe Family Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Dorothy Oliver Sharpe
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sylvester H. Sharpe
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Sharpe Family Foundation
How much does The Sharpe Family Foundation give each year?
The Sharpe Family Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
Where does The Sharpe Family Foundation operate?
The Sharpe Family Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia.
How much is The Sharpe Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Sharpe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $619 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Sharpe Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sharpe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6459305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
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)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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