Cherokee Plantation Charities Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-2282126
Foundation Overview
Based in Yemassee, SC, Cherokee Plantation Charities Inc has awarded 93 grants totaling $541,538 to organizations in South Carolina. Individual grants range from $200 to $17,500, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
7 of 10 recipients (70%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in South Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within South Carolina, funding concentrates in Walterboro (56%), Charleston (24%), Yamassee (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 36% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (29%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Cherokee Plantation Charities Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nwtf | $856 | Edgerfield, SC, US | Health And Welfare | 2024 |
| Courageous Kidz | $300 | North Charleston, SC, US | Health And Welfare | 2024 |
| Colleton County Parks & Recreation | $200 | Walterboro, SC, US | Government Entity | 2024 |
| Colleton County Sheriff's Office | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | Law Enforecement | 2024 |
| Colleton County Fire&rescue -Jonesv | $7,500 | Yamassee, SC, US | Law Enforcement | 2024 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | $7,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Health And Welfare | 2024 |
| Sc First Steps-colleton | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | Social Welfare | 2024 |
| In His Name Colleton | $3,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | Health And Welfare | 2024 |
| Musc Foundation | $15,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Hospital | 2024 |
| Colleton County Fire & Rescue | $7,500 | Walterboro, SC, US | Law Enforcement | 2024 |
| Musc Foundation | $15,000 | Charleston, SC, US | To Support Education, Research, Patient Care And Other Programs At The Medical University. | 2023 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Assist In Providing Food For Local Residents In Need. | 2023 |
| Colleton County Emergency Services | $7,500 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2023 |
| Colleton County Sheriff's Departmen | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2023 |
| Sc First Steps To School Readiness | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Provide Positive Early Experiences For Young Children To Ready Them For School Through A Local Program That Coordinates Efforts Of Various Agencies And Non Profit Organizations. | 2023 |
| Colleton County Ems - Jonesville St | $7,500 | Yamassee, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services. | 2023 |
| Central Carolina Community Fund -Je | $10,000 | Columbia, SC, US | To Promote, Facilitate, And Increase Philanthropy To Create A Sustatinable Impact Within The Community. | 2023 |
| In -His-name Colleton | $3,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Support The Community By Offering Food, Clothing, Shelter, And Suppotive Program For Families, Individuals, For The Colleton County And Surrounding Areas | 2023 |
| Musc Foundation | $15,000 | Charleston, SC, US | To Support Education, Research, Patient Care And Other Programs At The Medical University. | 2023 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Assist In Providing Food For Local Residents In Need. | 2023 |
| Colleton County Emergency Services | $7,500 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2023 |
| Colleton County Sheriff's Departmen | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2023 |
| Sc First Steps To School Readiness | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Provide Positive Early Experiences For Young Children To Ready Them For School Through A Local Program That Coordinates Efforts Of Various Agencies And Non Profit Organizations. | 2023 |
| Colleton County Ems - Jonesville St | $7,500 | Yamassee, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services. | 2023 |
| Central Carolina Community Fund -Je | $10,000 | Columbia, SC, US | To Promote, Facilitate, And Increase Philanthropy To Create A Sustatinable Impact Within The Community. | 2023 |
| In -His-name Colleton | $3,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Support The Community By Offering Food, Clothing, Shelter, And Suppotive Program For Families, Individuals, For The Colleton County And Surrounding Areas | 2023 |
| Musc Foundation | $15,000 | Charleston, SC, US | To Support Education, Research, Patient Care And Other Programs At The Medical University. | 2022 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Assist In Providing Food For Local Residents In Need. | 2022 |
| Colleton County Emergency Services | $7,500 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2022 |
| Colleton County Sheriff's Departmen | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2022 |
| Sc First Steps To School Readiness | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Provide Positive Early Experiences For Young Children To Ready Them For School Through A Local Program That Coordinates Efforts Of Various Agencies And Non Profit Organizations. | 2022 |
| Colleton County Hs Chorus | $500 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Pay For The Expense Of Choir That The Budget Does Not Cover. | 2022 |
| Historic Beaufort Foundation | $1,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | To Assist With The Historic Preservation In The Community Of Beaufort, Sc. | 2022 |
| Colleton County Ems - Onesville Sta | $7,500 | Yamassee, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services. | 2022 |
| Colleton County Parks And Recreatio | $1,175 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Offer Healthy Activities For All Ages In Order To Encourage Healthy Lifestyles. | 2022 |
| Musc Foundation | $15,000 | Charleston, SC, US | To Support Education, Research, Patient Care And Other Programs At The Medical University. | 2022 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Assist In Providing Food For Local Residents In Need. | 2022 |
| Colleton County Emergency Services | $7,500 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2022 |
| Colleton County Sheriff's Departmen | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2022 |
| Sc First Steps To School Readiness | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Provide Positive Early Experiences For Young Children To Ready Them For School Through A Local Program That Coordinates Efforts Of Various Agencies And Non Profit Organizations. | 2022 |
| Colleton County Hs Chorus | $500 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Pay For The Expense Of Choir That The Budget Does Not Cover. | 2022 |
| Historic Beaufort Foundation | $1,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | To Assist With The Historic Preservation In The Community Of Beaufort, Sc. | 2022 |
| Colleton County Ems - Onesville Sta | $7,500 | Yamassee, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services. | 2022 |
| Colleton County Parks And Recreatio | $1,175 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Offer Healthy Activities For All Ages In Order To Encourage Healthy Lifestyles. | 2022 |
| Musc Foundation | $15,000 | Charleston, SC, US | To Support Education, Research, Patient Care And Other Programs At The Medical University. | 2022 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Assist In Providing Food For Local Residents In Need. | 2022 |
| Colleton County Emergency Services | $7,500 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2022 |
| Colleton County Sheriff's Departmen | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2022 |
| Sc First Steps To School Readiness | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Provide Positive Early Experiences For Young Children To Ready Them For School Through A Local Program That Coordinates Efforts Of Various Agencies And Non Profit Organizations. | 2022 |
| Colleton County Hs Chorus | $500 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Pay For The Expense Of Choir That The Budget Does Not Cover. | 2022 |
| Historic Beaufort Foundation | $1,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | To Assist With The Historic Preservation In The Community Of Beaufort, Sc. | 2022 |
| Colleton County Ems - Onesville Sta | $7,500 | Yamassee, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services. | 2022 |
| Colleton County Parks And Recreatio | $1,175 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Offer Healthy Activities For All Ages In Order To Encourage Healthy Lifestyles. | 2022 |
| Musc Foundation | $15,000 | Charleston, SC, US | To Support Education, Research, Patient Care And Other Programs At The Medical University. | 2021 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | $17,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Assist In Providing Food For Local Residents In Need. | 2021 |
| Colleton County Emergency Services | $7,500 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2021 |
| Colleton County Fire Rescue-jonesvi | $7,500 | Yemassee, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2021 |
| Colleton County Sheriff's Departmen | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2021 |
| Sc First Steps To School Readiness | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Provide Positive Early Experiences For Young Children To Ready Them For School Through A Local Program That Coordinates Efforts Of Various Agencies And Non Profit Organizations. | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Troop 646 | $600 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Provide Funds For Children To Attend Boy Scout Summer Camp | 2021 |
| Musc Foundation | $12,500 | Charleston, SC, US | To Support Education, Research, Patient Care And Other Programs At The Medical University. | 2020 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | $10,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Assist In Providing Food For Local Residents In Need. | 2020 |
| Colleton County Emergency Services | $10,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2020 |
| Colleton Preparatory Academy | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Assist School With Costs Associated With The Safety Of Teachers And Students During The Covid Pandemic. | 2020 |
| Colleton County High School | $5,500 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Aid The School In Its Drama Department And Use For Costs Associated With Saftey For Teachers And Students During Covid Pandemic. | 2020 |
| Sc First Steps To School Readiness | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Provide Positive Early Experiences For Young Children To Ready Them For School Through A Local Program That Coordinates Efforts Of Various Agencies And Non Profit Organizations. | 2020 |
| First Tee Of Greater Charleston | $5,000 | Mt Pleasant, SC, US | To Assist The Organization In Impacting The Lives Of Young People By Providing Programs That Instill Character, Life-enhancing Values And Promote Healthy Choices Through The Game Of Golf. | 2020 |
| Lowcountry Community Action Agency | $10,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Assist The Agency In Addressing Issues Of The Poor And Inspire Self-sufficiency Through Education, Employment, Training , Shelter, Etc. | 2020 |
| Musc Foundation | $10,000 | Charleston, SC, US | To Support Education, Research, Patient Care And Other Programs At The Medical University. | 2018 |
| Colleton County Sheriffs Dept | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | Assist With Public Safety Programs In The County. | 2018 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Assist In Providing Food For Local Residents In Need. | 2018 |
| Colleton County Fire & Rescue | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2018 |
| Walterboro Soccer Club | $3,200 | Walterboro, SC, US | Offers Soccer To The Youth Of The Community For The Purpose Of Teaching The Game To Younger Players And Developing Skill Of Older Players | 2018 |
| Colleton County Fire & Rescue-jonesville | $5,000 | Jonesville, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2018 |
| Colleton Preparatory Academy | $1,057 | Walterboro, SC, US | Uniforms For Soccer Team And Volleyball Team Kickoff | 2018 |
| Colleton County Parks Rec | $300 | Walterboro, SC, US | Various Types Of Sports Equipment For Use By The County Department. | 2018 |
| Colleton County High School | $500 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Be Used For The Varsity Cheer Squad | 2018 |
| Colleton County Arts Council | $5,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Be Used For The Children's Theater. | 2018 |
| Musc Foundation | $10,000 | Charleston, SC, US | To Support Education, Research, Patient Care And Other Programs At The Medical University. | 2017 |
| Colleton County Sheriffs Dept | $3,500 | Walterboro, SC, US | Assist With Public Safety Programs In The County. | 2017 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | $8,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Assist In Providing Food For Local Residents In Need. | 2017 |
| Colleton County Fire & Rescue | $3,500 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2017 |
| Walterboro Soccer Club | $2,500 | Walterboro, SC, US | Offers Soccer To The Youth Of The Community For The Purpose Of Teaching The Game To Younger Players And Developing Skill Of Older Players | 2017 |
| Colleton County Fire & Rescue-jonesville | $3,500 | Jonesville, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2017 |
| Musc Foundation | $10,000 | Charleston, SC, US | To Support Education, Research, Patient Care And Other Programs At The Medical University. | 2016 |
| Colleton County Sheriffs Dept | $2,500 | Walterboro, SC, US | Assist With Public Safety Programs In The County. | 2016 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | $3,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Assist In Providing Food For Local Residents In Need. | 2016 |
| Colleton County Fire & Rescue | $2,500 | Walterboro, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2016 |
| Sc First Steps - Colleton County | $3,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | To Meet Local Needs And Identify Collaborative Opportunities To Help The State's Youngest Learners. | 2016 |
| Walterboro Soccer Club | $2,500 | Walterboro, SC, US | Offers Soccer To The Youth Of The Community For The Purpose Of Teaching The Game To Younger Players And Developing Skill Of Older Players | 2016 |
| The Parish Church Of St Helena | $10,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Preservation Of Historic And Religious Ruins | 2016 |
| Colleton County Fire & Rescue-jonesville | $3,500 | Jonesville, SC, US | Purchase Equipment And Training For Emergency Services | 2016 |
| Colleton Medical Center Volunteer Auxili | $1,000 | Walterboro, SC, US | Funds Used To Replace School Supplies After A School Was Closed Because Of Mold. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Cherokee Plantation Charities Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 46-2282126 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 5109 COMBAHEE RD Yemassee, SC 29945-5600 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Cherokee Plantation Charities Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Luke Kissam |
|---|---|
| Director | Joe E Taylor Jr |
| Treasurer | Devora R Mcmurray |
Forms 990-PF
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