Palmetto Promise Institute
AI Summary
The Palmetto Promise Institute is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within South Carolina. With a total of $841.9K granted to 46 grantees in 2024, the Institute operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Palmetto Promise Institute is a non partisan nonprofit educational organization dedicated to educating the public and enhancing the public good. The organization provides research, analysis, and publications on issues that affect the common good
Cause Areas
2
Education
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WESTGATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
SPARTANBURG, SC
$114.8K
7%
New Way Global
Greenville, SC
$74K
4%
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
DILLON, SC
$45.3K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
50
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Palmetto Promise Institute?
No. Palmetto Promise Institute does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Palmetto Promise Institute give?
Palmetto Promise Institute primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Palmetto Promise Institute’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Palmetto Promise Institute fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Palmetto Promise Institute make each year?
In 2025, Palmetto Promise Institute awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $783 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Palmetto Promise Institute fund recently?
In 2024, Palmetto Promise Institute awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include WESTGATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, New Way Global, and FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Palmetto Promise Institute?
Palmetto Promise Institute does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.