Edisto Island Open Land Trust
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.1M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
49
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Edisto Island Open Land Trust?
Edisto Island Open Land Trust is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($950K), Edward & Dorothy Kendall Foundation ($608K), Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc ($109K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Edisto Island Open Land Trust between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $950,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Edward & Dorothy Kendall Foundation | $607,528 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | $108,893 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States | $105,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | $65,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| 1772 Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $35,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Shadydale Charitable Foundation | $25,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Gaia Fund | $25,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Robert L Huffines Jr Foundation Inc | $20,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Elhapa Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 2 | 2019–2021 |
| Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable | $12,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Zvejnieks Foundation of South | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wood-Byer Foundation | $7,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| South Carolina Humanities Council Inc | $6,926 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Winston-Salem Foundation | $5,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Kendeda Fund | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Betty & James K Stone Foundation | $2,571 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Sunshine Foundation Inc | $1,100 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wherry Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Duke Energy Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2019) to $825K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $110K.
What grants has Edisto Island Open Land Trust received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Edward & Dorothy Kendall Foundation | Land Preservation | $105,911 |
| 2025 | Wood-Byer Foundation | Hutchinson House | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Betty & James K Stone Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,391 |
| 2024 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE INTERPRETATION OF THE HUTCHINSON HOUSE SITE, INCLUDING RESEARCH AND EXHIBIT INSTALLATION, PROGRAMMING, AND THE HIRING OF A FULL-TIME DIRECTOR | $375,000 |
| 2024 | Edward & Dorothy Kendall Foundation | Land Preservation | $133,244 |
| 2024 | Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | ENVIRONMENT | $25,792 |
| 2024 | The Shadydale Charitable Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Zvejnieks Foundation of South | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| 2024 | The Winston-Salem Foundation | 2 grant(s) for varying purposes | $5,500 |
| 2024 | Robert L Huffines Jr Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Gaia Fund | General Support | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Wood-Byer Foundation | Hutchinson House | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable | TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT EDISTO THROUGH EDUCATION | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Betty & James K Stone Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,180 |
| 2024 | The Sunshine Foundation Inc | ECONOMIC | $1,100 |
| 2024 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | EDISTO ISLAND OPEN LAND TRUST | $500 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE INTERPRETATION OF THE HUTCHINSON HOUSE SITE, INCLUDING RESEARCH AND EXHIBIT INSTALLATION, PROGRAMMING, AND THE HIRING OF A FULL-TIME DIRECTOR | $575,000 |
| 2023 | Edward & Dorothy Kendall Foundation | Land Preservation | $163,373 |
| 2023 | Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | ENVIRONMENT | $56,737 |
| 2023 | The Shadydale Charitable Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Robert L Huffines Jr Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Gaia Fund | General Support | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Kendeda Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Wood-Byer Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable | TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT EDISTO THROUGH EDUCATION | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Wherry Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2022 | Edward & Dorothy Kendall Foundation | Land Preservation | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | ENVIRONMENT GRANT | $26,364 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General operations (final) | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Robert L Huffines Jr Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 49 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Edisto Island Open Land Trust?
Edisto Island Open Land Trust is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($950K), Edward & Dorothy Kendall Foundation ($608K), Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc ($109K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Edisto Island Open Land Trust between 2019–2025.
Who is Edisto Island Open Land Trust's largest funder?
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Edisto Island Open Land Trust, with $950K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Edisto Island Open Land Trust received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Edisto Island Open Land Trust across 49 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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