The Twinkling Eyes Foundation
Invitation OnlyDaniel Island, South Carolina · EIN 26-1098195 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$62K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,238
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
50% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament School | Washington, DC | General purpose | $16,101 |
| St Clare of Assisi | Clifton, VA | General purpose | $7,560 |
| Mychal's Learning Place | Hawthorne, CA | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Adaptive Sports Center | Crested Butte, CO | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs of America | Englewood, CO | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Seal Kids | Dublin, OH | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Lowcountry Autism | Charleston, SC | General purpose | $3,306 |
| Sel4sc | Charleston, SC | Gerneral purpose | $2,500 |
| Mscu Hollings Cancer Center | Charleston, SC | General purpose | $2,238 |
| Winwood Farms | Awendaw, SC | General purpose | $2,162 |
| The Jimmy Miller Foundation | Manhattan Beach, CA | General purpose | $2,108 |
| Goodfriends of the Low Country | Charleston, SC | General purpose | $1,500 |
| The First Tee of Greater Charleston | Charleston, SC | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | N Charleston, SC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Roatary Club of Charlestin | Charleston, SC | General purpose | $500 |
| Christmas Commandos | Denver, CO | Gerneral purpose | $213 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,688 | 16 |
| 2023 | $93,578 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532889349100618
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1098195
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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