Motamed Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyJohns Island, South Carolina · EIN 81-6979041 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$577K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
18% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musc | Charleston, SC | General operations | $455,000 |
| Linville Foundation | Linville, NC | General operations | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest Fund | Winstonsalem, NC | General operations | $25,000 |
| International African American Museum | Charleston, SC | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Gibbes Museum of Art | Charleston, SC | General operations | $25,000 |
| Charleston Library Society | Charleston, SC | General operations | $5,000 |
| Church of Our Savior | Johns Island, SC | General operations | $5,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | North Charleston, SC | General operations | $3,958 |
| Arts Etc | Johns Island, SC | General operations | $3,000 |
| Bishop Gadsden | Charleston, SC | General operations | $3,000 |
| Kids on Point | Charleston, SC | General operations | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $577,458 | 11 |
| 2024 | $107,017 | 6 |
| 2023 | $1,150,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600659349101005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-6979041
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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