Vandy Charitable Foundation
Vandy Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Georgetown, South Carolina. Its 2026 filing reports 48 grants totaling $379,650 to charitable organizations.
Vandy Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Vandy Charitable Foundation gave $380K across 48 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in South Carolina. 29% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $379,650
- +63.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 48
- +17.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,909
- +39.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $16,646,705
- +8.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (14 of 48, 2026)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (71% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vandy Charitable 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: Po Drawer 458, Georgetown, SC 29442-0458
Phone: (843) 546-7993
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vandy Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church ($103K). Together the top 10 received $230K.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 204 grants of 205 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, South Carolina recipients received 71% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were Tennessee (8%), New York (7%), Maryland (4%), and North Carolina (4%). The grants included support for organizations in Georgetown and elsewhere in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vandy Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 14 of 48 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 63% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 47% 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 (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $230K (2024) to $380K (2026). In 2026 it made 48 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church Georgetown, SC | Religious | $103,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | Charity | $21,500 |
| Musc Childrens Hospital Fund Charleston, SC | Charity | $20,000 |
| St Frances Humane Society Georgetown, SC | Charity | $20,000 |
| Smith Medical Clinic Pawleys Island, SC | Charity | $15,000 |
| Danny & Ron's Rescue Camden, SC | Charity | $10,000 |
| Musc Foundation Charleston, SC | Educational and Charity | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Charity | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Children Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Charity | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Charity | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,646,705 | $1,968,584 | $731,089 | $379,650 | 48 | $387,150 | — | $817,155 |
| 2025 | $15,398,033 | $10,638,501 | $574,017 | $232,000 | 41 | $247,000 | — | $400,921 |
| 2024 | $5,402,601 | $105,853 | $572,821 | $230,250 | 37 | $246,398 | — | $247,806 |
| 2023 | $5,800,517 | $-63,356 | $648,637 | $295,750 | 40 | $311,898 | — | $246,893 |
| 2022 | $6,512,510 | $1,102,293 | $666,249 | $301,725 | 39 | $318,434 | $747,478 | $320,776 |
| 2021 | $6,076,466 | $253,861 | $689,679 | $325,600 | 40 | — | — | $309,451 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vandy Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $817K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Smith Medical Clinic says it provides free healthcare to low-income, uninsured adults in Georgetown County. Danny & Ron’s Rescue says it provides adoptive homes for abused and abandoned animals, and World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Other 2026 grantees describe work in maritime history and preservation (Harbor Historical Association), land conservation (Open Space Institute), and services for people experiencing homelessness (Miracle Hill Ministries) or poverty and crisis in Georgetown County (Helping Hands of Georgetown).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $379,650. Grants ranged from $150 to $103,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest grants were $103,000 to Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church, $21,500 to Ducks Unlimited, $20,000 each to MUSC Children’s Hospital Fund and St Frances Humane Society, and $15,000 to Smith Medical Clinic. Other grants included $10,000 each to Danny & Ron’s Rescue, MUSC Foundation, Samaritan’s Purse, St Jude’s Children Research Hospital, and World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Robert M Balding and Dawn V Pate as directors.
Vandy Charitable Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Dawn V. Pate
Director
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$150K (2021) → $150K (2026)
Robert M. Balding
Director
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$150K (2021) → $150K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $150K, to Robert M Balding (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vandy Charitable Foundation
How much does Vandy Charitable Foundation give each year?
Vandy Charitable Foundation gave $380K across 48 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $232K across 41 grants.
What is Vandy Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Vandy Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,909, across 48 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vandy Charitable Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Vandy Charitable Foundation give grants?
Vandy Charitable Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (8%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Georgetown, SC (11 grants), Charleston, SC (6 grants), Pawleys Island, SC (6 grants) and McClellanville, SC (3 grants).
Does Vandy Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Vandy Charitable Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (44 grants).
Who are Vandy Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Vandy Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church ($103,000), Ducks Unlimited ($21,500) and Musc Childrens Hospital Fund ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Vandy Charitable Foundation?
Vandy Charitable Foundation reported $16.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $387K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $817K (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 Vandy Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Smith Medical Clinic says it provides free healthcare to low-income, uninsured adults in Georgetown County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vandy Charitable 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 Vandy Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Vandy Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1029335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Vandy Charitable 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Vandy Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vandy-charitable-foundation-morg_c61890c3e3c544d5aaafeb469389ec5c
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