Kiawah Cares Foundation
AI Summary
The Kiawah Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking approach. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $339,000 across 22 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life of our Sea Island neighbors on Johns Island and Wadmalaw Island through community partnerships.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Law
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PALMETTO PROJECT INC
North Charleston, SC
$137.5K
7%
READING PARTNERS
OAKLAND, CA
$97.3K
5%
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE CHARLESTON AREA INC
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
$78.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$9.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Kiawah Cares Foundation?
No. Kiawah Cares Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Kiawah Cares Foundation give?
Kiawah Cares Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, California, and Virginia. 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 Kiawah Cares Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Kiawah Cares Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,350. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Kiawah Cares Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Kiawah Cares Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $339 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Kiawah Cares Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Kiawah Cares Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PALMETTO PROJECT INC, READING PARTNERS, and COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE CHARLESTON AREA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Kiawah Cares Foundation?
Kiawah Cares Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.