Kilrea Foundation 23-06787 01
Invitation OnlyHilton Head Island, South Carolina · EIN 36-7339715 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$258K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
72% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | Carol Stream, IL | Charitable - general support | $85,000 |
| Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | Charitable - general support | $50,000 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | Charitable - general support | $25,000 |
| Heritage Classic Foundation | Hilton Head Island, SC | Charitable - general support | $18,400 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Charitable - general support | $10,000 |
| Congaree Foundation | Houston, TX | Charitable - general support | $10,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable - general support | $10,000 |
| The Nora Project | Montgomery, IL | Charitable - general support | $10,000 |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | Chicago, IL | Charitable - general support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Bluffton, SC | Charitable - general support | $5,000 |
| Pope John Paul II Catholic School | Chicago, IL | Charitable - general support | $5,000 |
| Saint Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | Charitable - general support | $5,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Clinic | Hilton Head Island, SC | Charitable - general support | $5,000 |
| Bluffton Self Help | Bluffton, SC | Charitable - general support | $3,000 |
| The Uso | Washington, DC | Charitable - general support | $2,500 |
| University of Saint Mary of the Lake | Mundelein, IL | Charitable - general support | $2,500 |
| Second Helpings | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable - general support | $1,000 |
| Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation | Hilton Head, SC | Charitable - general support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $257,900 | 18 |
| 2023 | $170,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349100009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7339715
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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