The Twinkling Eyes Foundation
The Twinkling Eyes Foundation is a private foundation based in Daniel Island, South Carolina. In 2024, it gave 16 grants totaling $61,688 to charitable organizations, including organizations working with people with developmental disabilities, schools, and community organizations.
The Twinkling Eyes Foundation at a glance
In short: The Twinkling Eyes Foundation gave $62K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,688
- -34.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,856
- -34.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,369
- Total assets
- $2,578,830
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Twinkling Eyes 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: 481 Lesesne Street, Daniel Island, SC 29492-7314
Phone: (703) 307-6218
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Twinkling Eyes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Blessed Sacrament School ($16K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in DC (26%), South Carolina (24%), Colorado (17%), California (16%), and Virginia (12%). Other listed 2024 recipients included an organization in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Twinkling Eyes Foundation gives
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 69% 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 (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $96K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament School Washington, DC | General Purpose | $16,101 |
| St Clare of Assisi Clifton, VA | General Purpose | $7,560 |
| Mychal's Learning Place Hawthorne, CA | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Adaptive Sports Center Crested Butte, CO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs of America Englewood, CO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Seal Kids Dublin, OH | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Lowcountry Autism Charleston, SC | General Purpose | $3,306 |
| SEL4SC Charleston, SC | Gerneral Purpose | $2,500 |
| MSCU Hollings Cancer Center Charleston, SC | General Purpose | $2,238 |
| Winwood Farms Awendaw, SC | General Purpose | $2,162 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,578,830 | $301,857 | $246,828 | $61,688 | 16 | $95,438 | $174,720 | $138,272 |
| 2023 | $2,570,148 | $185,343 | $387,684 | $93,578 | 16 | $162,578 | $28,399 | $5,282 |
| 2022 | $2,766,220 | $-82,032 | $329,929 | $96,139 | 16 | $155,264 | — | $144,931 |
| 2021 | $3,161,046 | $426,766 | $329,238 | $56,000 | 13 | $123,250 | $268,866 | $163,300 |
| 2020 | $3,031,175 | $5,388 | $251,325 | $9,782 | 2 | — | — | $157,084 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Twinkling Eyes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose missions address a range of needs. Mychal’s Learning Place, which received $7,500, says it provides support, training, and opportunities to youth and young adults with developmental disabilities so they can build independence and pursue their goals. Christmas Commandos, which received $213, says it provides holiday gifts and emotional support to families affected by the unexpected or untimely death or serious illness of a parent or child.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $61,688. Grant amounts ranged from $213 to $16,101, with a median of $2,369. The largest grants included $16,101 to Blessed Sacrament School in Washington, DC; $7,560 to St Clare of Assisi in Clifton, Virginia; $7,500 to Mychal’s Learning Place in Hawthorne, California; and $5,000 each to Adaptive Sports Center and Freedom Service Dogs of America in Colorado. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Denise Medved as Chairman/CEO; Wiiliam Medved as Vice President/Secretary; and Charles Lockard and Steve Perraud as directors.
The Twinkling Eyes Foundation is led by Denise Medved, Chairman & CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denise Medved
Chairman & CEO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$76K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Charles Lockard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Steve Perraud
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Wiiliam Medved
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $85K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $85K, to Wiiliam Medved (Vice President/ Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Twinkling Eyes Foundation
How much does The Twinkling Eyes Foundation give each year?
The Twinkling Eyes Foundation gave $62K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 16 grants.
What is The Twinkling Eyes Foundation's typical grant size?
The Twinkling Eyes Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,369, and its average grant was $3,856, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Twinkling Eyes Foundation give grants?
The Twinkling Eyes Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (24%) and Colorado (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (6 grants).
Does The Twinkling Eyes Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Twinkling Eyes Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Twinkling Eyes Foundation's largest grantees?
The Twinkling Eyes Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Blessed Sacrament School ($16,101), St Clare of Assisi ($7,560) and Mychal's Learning Place ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Twinkling Eyes Foundation?
The Twinkling Eyes Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (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 Twinkling Eyes Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose missions address a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Twinkling Eyes 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 Twinkling Eyes Foundation's EIN?
The Twinkling Eyes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1098195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Twinkling Eyes 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.
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