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Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 27-3130736 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $55.5M
- Grants reported
- 52
- Median grant
- $37.5K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 | $35.3M |
| 2023 | 26 | $20.1M |
Where Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOORE FARMS BOTANICAL GARDEN FOUNDATION | LAKE CITY, SC | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE BOTANICAL GARDEN | 2024 | $19.2M |
| GREATER LAKE CITY ALLIANCE | LAKE CITY, SC | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT OF LAKE CITY | 2024 | $10.1M |
| GREATER LAKE CITY ALLIANCE | LAKE CITY, SC | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT OF LAKE CITY | 2023 | $7.7M |
| MOORE FARMS BOTANICAL GARDEN FOUNDATION | LAKE CITY, SC | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE BOTANICAL GARDEN | 2023 | $6M |
| BEEMOK FAMILY FOUNDATION | CHARLESTON, SC | SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDING | 2024 | $2M |
| LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE | LAKE CITY, SC | SUPPORT TO FOSTER A CULTURALLY-RICH ENVIRONMENT IN THE SC REGION | 2023 | $2M |
| MUSC FOUNDATION | CHARLESTON, SC | OPERATION UPRIGHT | 2024 | $1.2M |
| FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | FLORENCE, SC | SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION | 2024 | $1M |
| BEEMOK FAMILY FOUNDATION | CHARLESTON, SC | SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDING | 2023 | $1M |
| FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY | FLORENCE, SC | SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION | 2023 | $1M |
| SHED NYC INC | NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT FOR CULTURAL INSTITUTION | 2023 | $1M |
| LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE | LAKE CITY, SC | SUPPORT TO FOSTER A CULTURALLY-RICH ENVIRONMENT IN THE SC REGION | 2024 | $900K |
| MUSC FOUNDATION | CHARLESTON, SC | OPERATION UPRIGHT | 2023 | $462.5K |
| INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM | CHARLESTON, SC | FUNDING TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE MUSEUM | 2024 | $250K |
| SANTE FE INSTITUTE | SANTA FE, NM | FUNDING FOR EDUCATION | 2024 | $250K |
| INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM | CHARLESTON, SC | FUNDING TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE MUSEUM | 2023 | $200K |
| FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | FLORENCE, SC | GENERAL FUNDING | 2023 | $163.1K |
| LUCKY DOG | ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL FUNDING | 2023 | $150K |
| BRAINFUTURES INCORPORATED | LUTHERVILLE TIMONIUM, MD | TO SUPPORT APPLICATIONS OF BRAIN SCIENCE ADVANCES TO MAXIMIZE HUMAN POTENTIAL | 2023 | $125K |
| PEE DEE LAND TRUST | FLORENCE, SC | FUNDING TO HELP CONSERVE,AND PROMOTE APPRECIATION OF RESOURCES OF THE PEE DEE WATERSHED OF SC | 2024 | $100K |
| TARGET ALS FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL FUNDING | 2024 | $100K |
| PEE DEE LAND TRUST | FLORENCE, SC | FUNDING TO HELP CONSERVE,AND PROMOTE APPRECIATION OF RESOURCES OF THE PEE DEE WATERSHED OF SC | 2023 | $100K |
| AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST | WASHINGTON, DC | FUNDING TO SAVE AMERICA'S BATTLEFIELDS | 2023 | $78.4K |
| CHARLESTON PARKS CONSERVANCY | CHARLESTON, SC | SUPPORT TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHARLESTON COUNTY THROUGH PARK FACILITIES AND SERVICES | 2023 | $60K |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | FLORENCE, SC | GENERAL FUNDING | 2024 | $50K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Darla Moore and Richard Rainwater Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.