The Mark Elliott Motley Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCharleston, South Carolina · EIN 27-0013752 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$200K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WILLIAM E CRAVER III PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1014, CHARLESTON SC 29402 |
| Phone | 8435777557 |
| Form and materials | QUALIFIED CHARITIES SHOULD MAKE A PROPOSAL IN LETTER FORM AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1) A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION, ITS PURPOSE, PROGRAMS, STAFFING AND GOVERNING BOARD. 2) THE ORGANIZATION'S LATEST FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, INCLUDING INTERIM AND LAST ANNUAL STATEMENT. 3) EVIDENCE FROM THE IRS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND THAT THE APPLYING ORGANIZATION ITSELF IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. 4) A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR ITS FUNDING, INCLUDING A PROJECTED BUDGET AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES OF THE PROJECT. 5) SUBMIT TWO COPIES OF THE PROPOSAL. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS SHOULD GENERALLY BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 1ST. |
| Restrictions | THE MAIN PLANNED ACTIVITY IS TO MAKE GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY OF CHARLESTON, SC. ALTHOUGH DUE TO THE FOUNDER'S NATIONAL INTERESTS, GRANTS MAY BE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT DETERMINED SPECIFIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT. GRANTS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO TAX-EXEMPT CHARITIES AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WHICH HAVE DEMONSTRATED HAVING A MAJOR IMPACT ON ASSISTING CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS. NO GRANTS ARE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS AND NO LOANS ARE ENVISIONED TO CHARITIES. |
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
6% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston County Parks Foundation | Charleston, SC | Kids education programs | $10,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Charleston, SC | Provide food to families | $10,000 |
| Lowcountry Orphan Relief | N Charleston, SC | Welfare programs | $10,000 |
| Pattison's Academy | Charleston, SC | Kids education program | $10,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Home | Charleston, SC | Child welfare programs | $8,500 |
| Visions to Learn | Los Angeles, CA | Kids welfare programs | $8,500 |
| Camp Rise Above | Charleston, SC | Improve disabled adult and children's quality of life | $8,000 |
| Camp Happy Days Inc | Charleston, SC | Camp for kids | $7,500 |
| Charleston Area Therapeutic | Johns Island, SC | Therapy center | $7,500 |
| Lifeline Children's Services Inc | Mt Pleasant, SC | Child welfare programs | $7,500 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Service | Johns Island, SC | Child welfare program | $7,500 |
| Trident Technical College Foundation | Charleston, SC | Young adult education programs | $7,500 |
| Uss Yorktown Foundation | Mt Pleasant, SC | Promote education | $7,500 |
| Carolina Youth Developement Center | N Charleston, SC | Child welfare program | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Charleston | Charleston, SC | Welfare programs | $5,000 |
| Sc Aquarium | Charleston, SC | Child education programs | $5,000 |
| Sc Center for Birds of Prey | Charleston, SC | Educational programs about birds and the environment | $5,000 |
| Teacher's Supply Closet | N Charleston, SC | Provide school supplies in low income schools | $5,000 |
| Windwood Farm Home for Children | Awendaw, SC | Kids welfare programs | $5,000 |
| Yoart | Charleston, SC | Kids education program | $5,000 |
| Angel Flight Soars Inc | Spartanburg, SC | Transportation for medical need | $5,000 |
| Going Places Inc | Mt Pleasant, SC | Kids welfare programs | $5,000 |
| Valiant Voyages | Redding, CT | Kids education programs | $4,000 |
| Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Charleston, SC | Center for blind | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry | N Charleston, SC | Adult role models for children and teens | $2,500 |
| Charleston Stage Company Inc | Charleston, SC | Promote education | $2,500 |
| Helping and Lending Outreach Support | N Charleston, SC | Child welfare programs | $2,500 |
| Sc Governors School for Sci & Math Fnd | Columbia, SC | Kids education programs | $2,500 |
| Wings for Kids | Sullivans Island, SC | Kids school programs | $2,500 |
| Charleston Hope | Charleston, SC | Child welfare programs | $2,500 |
| Charleston Jazz | N Charleston, SC | Kids education programs | $2,500 |
| Charleston Symphony Orchestra | Charleston, SC | Kids education programs | $2,500 |
| Kids on Point Inc (Chucktown Squash) | Charleston, SC | Kids education programs | $2,500 |
| Carolina Art Association | Charleston, SC | Kids education program | $2,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Lowcountry | Goose Creek, SC | Kids in athletics and religion | $1,500 |
| Engaging Creative Minds | Charleston, SC | Kids education programs | $1,500 |
| Ashley Hall Foundation | Charleston, SC | Educational programs | $1,000 |
| Children in Crisis in Dorchester County | Summerville, SC | Kids welfare program | $1,000 |
| The Palmetto Project | N Charleston, SC | Kids education programs | $1,000 |
| Reading Partners | Oakland, SC | Kids education programs | $1,000 |
| The Lonon Foundation | Charleston, SC | Kids welfare programs | $1,000 |
| Beyond Basics Life Skills | Summerville, SC | Kids welfare programs | $1,000 |
| Childrens Security Blanket Project Inc | Spartanburg, SC | Kids welfare programs | $1,000 |
| Heart Tutoring Inc | Charlotte, NC | Kids education programs | $1,000 |
| Leveling the Fields | Charleston, SC | Equal opportunities in sports for girls | $1,000 |
| The Orton Gillingham Center of Charleston | Mt Pleasant, SC | Literacy programs | $1,000 |
| Friends of Charleston National Parks | Charleston, SC | Kids education programs | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200,000 | 47 |
| 2023 | $190,700 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512879349100431
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0013752
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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