The Gleason Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderHilton Head Island, South Carolina · EIN 22-3628310 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARTIN GLEASON |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 MAN O WAR, HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC 29928 |
| Phone | 8434223775 |
| Form and materials | GRANT REQUEST LETTER, COPY OF PRIOR TWO FORM 990 FILINGS, AND COPY OF 501(C)(3) IRS DETERMINATION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS. |
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
61% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Paul II Cathloic School | Ridgeland, SC | Charitable | $385,000 |
| Boys Girls Club | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Coastal Discovery Museum | Hilton Head Island, SC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Warrior Jace Thompson Foundation | Mount Pleasant, NC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| All Hallows High School | Bronx, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Heritage Classic Foundation | Hilton Head Island, SC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Elevate Community School | Daniel Island, SC | Charitable | $8,000 |
| World Jewish Relief | New York, NY | Charitable | $7,500 |
| East Cooper Community Outreach | Mt Pleasant, SC | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Windwood Farm Services | Awendaw, SC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools | North Charleston, SC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Assumption University | Worcester, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Shelter House | Fairfax, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Arts Center of Coastal Carolina | Hilton Head Island, SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
The return also lists 18 grants to individuals ($439,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,092,000 | 39 |
| 2023 | $827,500 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543439349100904
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3628310
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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