The Thorofare Foundation
Historical FunderBluffton, South Carolina · EIN 11-3522682 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GEORGE COLE |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 STALLING ISLAND STREET, BLUFFTON SC 29910 |
| Phone | 6312978350 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUESTS WITH DESCRIPTION OF CHARITY REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO AWARD 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
66% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aclu Foundation | Beaverton, OR | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Isle Au Haut Community Dev Corp | Isle Au Haut, ME | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Coastal Conservation League | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Icdc | West Sacramento, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Island Institute | Rockland, ME | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Aclu of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Bate College Parents Fund | Lewiston, ME | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Hopeful Horizons | Beaufort, SC | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood of New England | Burlington, VT | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Island Store | Isle Au Haut, ME | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | Andover, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| United Way of the Lc | Columbia, SC | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of Isle Au Haut Lighthouse | Isle Au Haut, ME | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Union Congregational Church | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,400 | 15 |
| 2024 | $6,450 | 11 |
| 2023 | $16,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642379349100114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-3522682
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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