Elizabeth Calvin Bonner Foundation Trust
Historical FunderCharleston, South Carolina · EIN 57-1123927 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | W THOMAS RUTLEDGE JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 1700 ASHLEY RIVER RD STE A, CHARLESTON SC 29407 |
| Phone | 8432251599 |
| Form and materials | AS PRESCRIBED IN THE TRUST AGREEMENT |
| Deadlines | ON AN ANNUAL BASIS |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maccallum More Museum and Gardens | Chase City, VA | Assist in charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Prestwood Foundation | Clarksville, VA | Assist in charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Respite Care of Charleston | Charleston, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Friends of Hampton Plantation | Mcclellanville, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Fishing Creek Presbyterian Church | Chester, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Butler Memorial Library | Chase City, VA | Assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Save Our Heritage | Chase City, VA | Assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Strides of Strength Therapeutic Riding | Chester, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Turtle Survival Alliance | Cross, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Resilient Pathways | Chase City, VA | Assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Water Mission | N Charleston, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $600 |
| A Fathers Place | Conway, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Canines for Service | Wilmington, NC | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Carolina Wildlife Center | Columbia, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Casc Meals on Wheels Charleston | Charleston, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Charleston Horticultural Society | Charleston, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Charleston Symphony Orchestra | Charleston, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Colleton County Historical & Perserv Soc | Walterboro, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Confederate Home & College the | Charleston, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Friends of the Ft Mitchell and Keysville Depot | Chase City, VA | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Harvest Free Medical Clinic | N Charleston, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| James Island Outreach | Charleston, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | N Charleston, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Pet Helpers | Charleston, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| America's Living History Foundation | Lake City, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Chester District Genealogical Society | Richburg, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $300 |
| Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding | Johns Island, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $200 |
| Landmarks for Families | N Charleston, SC | Assist in charitable purpose | $200 |
| Keepers of the Wild | Valentine, AZ | Assist in charitable purpose | $200 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($1,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,000 | 30 |
| 2024 | $26,829 | 30 |
| 2023 | $25,250 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640699349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-1123927
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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