The Thorpe Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBluffton, South Carolina · EIN 43-1885761 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$56K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$100
Total assets$326K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
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
40% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgundy Farm Country Day School | Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Heritage Classic Foundation | Hilton Head Island, SC | Charitable | $16,250 |
| Lowcountry Presbyterian Church | Bluffton, SC | Charitable | $10,210 |
| Lean Ensemble Theater | Hilton Head Island, SC | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Harvard Medical School | Boston, MA | Educational | $2,000 |
| Hilton Head Choral Society | Hilton Head Island, SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra | Hilton Head Island, SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Community Foundation of the Lowcoun | Bluffton, SC | Charitable | $250 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $120 |
| Belfair 1811 Charitable Fund | Bluffton, SC | Charitable | $100 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Association | Beaufort, SC | Charitable | $100 |
| Coastal Discovery Museum | Hilton Head Island, SC | Educational | $100 |
| Princetonians for Free Speech | Burlingame, CA | Educational | $100 |
| Princeton Club of Hilton Head | Hilton Head Island, SC | Charitable | $100 |
| Spoleto Festival USA | Charleston, SC | Charitable | $100 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Educational | $100 |
| Wreaths Across America | Columbia Falls, ME | Charitable | $68 |
| Friends of the Bluffton Library | Bluffton, SC | Charitable | $50 |
| Prager University | Sherman Oaks, CA | Educational | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,698 | 20 |
| 2024 | $37,573 | 27 |
| 2023 | $35,373 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641779349100604
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1885761
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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