Programs for Exceptional People
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
68
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Programs for Exceptional People?
Programs for Exceptional People is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of the Lowcountry ($645K), The Lucille and Bruce Lambert Charitable Foundation Inc ($195K), Wexford Foundation ($98K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Programs for Exceptional People between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Lowcountry | $644,529 | 14 | 2021–2025 |
| The Lucille and Bruce Lambert Charitable Foundation Inc | $195,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Wexford Foundation | $98,250 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | $88,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| The Berkeley Hall Charitable | $65,960 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Hickory Fund Inc | $55,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The Bargain Box | $39,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Milbank Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Central Carolina Community Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Worldwide Small Change Foundation | $20,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Vartabedian Family Foundation | $17,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Truist Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| The Dallas Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $7,780 | 1 | 2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Edward a Bond Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Hack Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2019) to $377K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $221K.
What grants has Programs for Exceptional People received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation of the Lowcountry | Human Services | $171,300 |
| 2025 | Wexford Foundation | EDUCATION, HEALTH | $18,750 |
| 2025 | Central Carolina Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Bargain Box | TO FUND THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $8,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $7,780 |
| 2025 | Worldwide Small Change Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Vartabedian Family Foundation | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of the Lowcountry | Education | $108,800 |
| 2024 | The Lucille and Bruce Lambert Charitable Foundation Inc | OperatingExpenses | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Wexford Foundation | EDUCATION, HEALTH | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | HUMAN NEEDS | $14,000 |
| 2024 | The Bargain Box | TO FUND THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Worldwide Small Change Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Vartabedian Family Foundation | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of the Lowcountry | ADDITIONAL VAN TO ADDRESS CRITICAL TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AT PROGRAM FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE (PEP) | $85,000 |
| 2023 | The Lucille and Bruce Lambert Charitable Foundation Inc | OperatingExpenses | $45,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of the Lowcountry | PROGRAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE-AGENCY | $26,001 |
| 2023 | Hickory Fund Inc | PROGRAM/ TRANSPORTATION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of the Lowcountry | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of the Lowcountry | ENABLE PANDEMIC STRUGGLING HHI FAMILIES TO SEND INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED MEMBER TO PEP (FOLLOW-ON) | $23,400 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of the Lowcountry | TRANSPORTATION OF THE INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED FOR THE PEP PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | EDUCATION | $18,000 |
| 2023 | Wexford Foundation | EDUCATION, HEALTH | $13,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of the Lowcountry | BELFAIR 1811 CHARITABLE 2023 GRANT | $12,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of the Lowcountry | LITERACY AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAM FEATURING COMPUTER SKILLS | $11,550 |
| 2023 | Central Carolina Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of the Lowcountry | PROGRAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE-00137 | $8,722 |
| 2023 | The Bargain Box | TO FUND THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 68 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Programs for Exceptional People?
Programs for Exceptional People is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of the Lowcountry ($645K), The Lucille and Bruce Lambert Charitable Foundation Inc ($195K), Wexford Foundation ($98K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Programs for Exceptional People between 2019–2025.
Who is Programs for Exceptional People's largest funder?
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is the largest recorded funder of Programs for Exceptional People, with $645K across 14 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Programs for Exceptional People received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Programs for Exceptional People across 68 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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