Canal Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreenville, South Carolina · EIN 20-3971600 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.1M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$249K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman University - Timmons Arena Renovations | Greenville, SC | Timmons Arena Renovations | $3,833,333 |
| United Way of Greenville County | Greenville, SC | General Charitable Support | $50,000 |
| Charleston Day School | Charleston, SC | Building Fund | $50,000 |
| Grace Church Cathedral | Charleston, SC | Transforming Grace Building Fund | $25,000 |
| Wofford College | Spartanburg, SC | Wm. R. & Connie J. Timmons Scholarship Endowment | $21,667 |
| Metropolitan Arts Council | Greenville, SC | General Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Kind of the Upstate | Greenville, SC | General Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Philip Simmons Middle School PTSA | Wando, SC | General Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Philip Simmons Elementary School PTA | Wando, SC | General Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church | Mount Pleasant, SC | General Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Greenville Symphony Association | Greenville, SC | General Charitable Support | $12,500 |
| United Ministries | Greenville, SC | General Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Harbor Historical Association of Georgetown | Georgetown, SC | General Charitable Support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,087,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $91,000 | 6 |
| 2022 | $119,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349101123
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3971600
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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