Dawn Laurel Foundation
Invitation OnlyClemson, South Carolina · EIN 47-3518399 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$31.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
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
35% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Greenville University | Tigerville, SC | General fund | $222,000 |
| Bon Secours-St Francis Foundation | Greenville, SC | General fund | $100,000 |
| Dr James Dobson Family Institute | Colorado Springs, CO | General fund | $100,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | General fund | $100,000 |
| The Edison Inst Dba the Henry | Dearborn, MI | General fund | $100,000 |
| Dream Center of Pickens Co | Easley, SC | General fund | $75,000 |
| Ripple of One Inc | Greenville, SC | General fund | $75,000 |
| Clemson Community Church | Pendleton, SC | General fund | $50,000 |
| Greenville Symphony | Greenville, SC | General fund | $50,000 |
| South Carolina Citizens for Life | Columbia, SC | General fund | $50,000 |
| Marys House Ministry Alliance | Easley, SC | General fund | $40,000 |
| Anderson Life Crisis Pregnancy Ctr | Anderson, SC | General fund | $30,000 |
| Collins Childrens Home | Seneca, SC | General fund | $30,000 |
| Bob Jones Univ Museum & Gallery | Greenville, SC | General fund | $25,000 |
| Brooks Ctr for the Performing Arts | Clemson, SC | General fund | $25,000 |
| Fair Play Camp School Inc | Wesminister, SC | General fund | $25,000 |
| Foothills Care Center | Seneca, SC | General fund | $25,000 |
| Peace Center Foundation | Greenville, SC | General fund | $25,000 |
| Piedmont Womens Center | Greenville, SC | General fund | $25,000 |
| Wilderness Way Camp School | Fair Play, SC | General fund | $25,000 |
| American Ctr for Law & Justice | Virginia Beach, VA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Asheville Christian Academy | Swannanoa, NC | General fund | $20,000 |
| Clemson Meals on Wheels Inc | Clemson, SC | General fund | $20,000 |
| Colson Center for Christian World | Colorado Springs, CO | General fund | $20,000 |
| Fellowship for the Performing Arts | New York, NY | General fund | $20,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | General fund | $20,000 |
| Home School Legal Defense Assoc | Purcellville, VA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Blue Ridge Broadcasting | Black Mountain, NC | General fund | $15,000 |
| Radio Training Network | Greenville, SC | General fund | $15,000 |
| David's Table Inc | Greenville, SC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Emerson Rose Heart Foundation | Clemson, SC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Homes of Hope Inc | Greenville, SC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Lakes and Bridges Charter School | Easley, SC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Poineer Bible Translator | Dallas, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Academy of Arts | Taylors, SC | General fund | $10,000 |
| World Mission Prayer League Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Clemson Community Care Inc | Clemson, SC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Clemson Free Clinic | Clemson, SC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rabbit Room Inc | Franklin, TN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Foothills Conservacy for Perf Arts | Seneca, SC | General fund | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,471,000 | 42 |
| 2023 | $1,461,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513159349101606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3518399
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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