Vandy Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private independent foundation based in Georgetown, South Carolina. Established in 1995, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity focused on philanthropy and grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.4M
+185.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$232K
+0.8% YoY
Grant Count
41
+10.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-9.1% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes approximately $230,000-$300,000 annually through grants to nonprofit organizations. Recent giving patterns show:
Grant Range
**: $1,000 to $45,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations in South Carolina, with a particular presence in Georgetown County and the broader state region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $15.4 million (2025)
- Annual income: $11.8 million
- Giving rate: Approximately 1.5% of assets
- IRS ruling year: 1995
- EIN: 57-1029335
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,398,033 | $5,402,601 | $5,800,517 |
| Revenue | $10,638,501 | $105,853 | $-63,356 |
| Expenses | $574,017 | $572,821 | $648,637 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $247,000 | $246,398 | $311,898 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $400,921 | $247,806 | $246,893 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
197 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert M. Balding is listed as a contact for the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT M BALDING | DIRECTOR | 25 | $150,000 |
| DAWN V PATE | DIRECTOR | 25 | $150,000 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 458 Georgetown, SC 29442
Telephone: 843-546-7993
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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