Ethel-Jane Westfeldt Bunting Foundation Trust
Historical FunderCharleston, South Carolina · EIN 31-1486079 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | W THOMAS RUTLEDGE JR TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1700 ASHLEY RIVER ROAD STE A, CHARLESTON SC 294075865 |
| Phone | 8432251599 |
| TOM@RCLAW.COM | |
| 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
100% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Goo Ni Di Institute | Albuquerque, NM | To assist charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Sar (School for Advanced Research) | Santa Fe, NM | To assist charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hot Springs Development Fdn | Hot Springs, AR | To assist charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Nmsu Equestrian Team | Las Cruces, NM | To assist charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Ruidoso Downs Chaplaincy Benevolent Acct | Ruidoso Downs, NM | To assist charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of Lincoln County | Ruidoso, NM | To assist charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Mission Mules | Harmony, NC | To assist charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Queen Creek High Scool Wrestling Boosters | Queen Creek, AZ | To assist charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Cowboys for Cancer Research | Dona Ana, NM | To assist charitable purpose | $500 |
| Qcjra | Stanfield, AZ | To assist charitable purpose | $500 |
| The Hummingbird Project | Fairfield, CT | To assist charitable purpose | $500 |
| New Mexico Wildlife Center | Espanola, NM | To assist charitable purpose | $350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,850 | 12 |
| 2024 | $29,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $27,180 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620759349100307
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1486079
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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