Meet The Needs Charleston
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Meet The Needs Charleston is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in South Carolina, with additional support in North Carolina and Texas. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT ISSUES PERTAINING TO HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, AND JOB TRAINING
Cause Areas
1
Food aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Neighbors Together, Inc.
$1.5M
29%
OUR LADY OF MERCY COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES
$1.2M
24%
One-Eighty Place
$1.2M
24%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Meet The Needs Charleston?
No. Meet The Needs Charleston does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Meet The Needs Charleston give?
Meet The Needs Charleston primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Texas. 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 Meet The Needs Charleston’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Meet The Needs Charleston fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Meet The Needs Charleston make each year?
In 2025, Meet The Needs Charleston awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $831 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Meet The Needs Charleston fund recently?
In 2025, Meet The Needs Charleston awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Neighbors Together, Inc., OUR LADY OF MERCY COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES, and One-Eighty Place. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Meet The Needs Charleston?
Meet The Needs Charleston does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.