Funding Amount

US $2,500 - US $15,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Twice a year
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Each year, two funding cycles are available, with grants up to $15,000 for general operating support or specific projects that promote positive youth development.”

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Geography

  • In Georgetown County, SC

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
  • IRS tax status must be one of the following: IRS certified 501(c)(3) public charity, house of worship, government entity, or fiscal sponsor.

Overview

The Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation provides competitive Grants for the Common Good, aimed at organizations in Georgetown County, SC. Each year, two funding cycles are available, with grants up to $15,000 for general operating support or specific projects that promote positive youth development. Eligible applicants must hold IRS tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) charity, house of worship, government entity, or fiscal sponsor. This initiative supports launching new programs and enhancing existing services.

The Bunnelle Foundation offers Grants for the Common Good in two cycles every year, Spring & Fall. This is a competitive program for organizations working in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
Requests may be made for up to $15,000. Funding is available for general operating or special project support.
General Operating support is funding directed to an organization’s operations rather than to particular projects.Special Projects launch new programs, or help secure support from other funders.
Focus area: Encouraging Positive Youth Development: access to opportunities, programs, and resources that help youth reach their full potential.

Eligibility

IRS tax status must be one of the following: IRS certified 501(c)(3) public charity, house of worship, government entity, or fiscal sponsor.

What Frances P Bunnelle Foundation Coastal Community Foundation of SC actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
62
Total given
$1.17M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,462–$199K
  • By dollars: South Carolina 95%, Pennsylvania 3%, New York 1%. Top recipient cities: Georgetown, SC; Pawleys Island, SC; Columbia, SC.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 8% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Winyah Rivers Alliance · Conway, SC

    Environment

    $199K

  • Saint Frances Animal Center · Georgetown, SC

    Environment

    $89K

  • Horry-Georgetown Technical College · Conway, SC

    Education

    $51K

  • Donorschoose · Philadelphia, PA

    Education

    $40K

  • YMCA of Coastal Carolina · Myrtle Beach, SC

    Education

    $38K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Youth programs

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