Sa Ming Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-1794306
Foundation Overview
Based in Wilmington, DE, Sa Ming Foundation has awarded 167 grants totaling $320,490 to organizations in South Carolina, Texas and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $75 to $7,500, with a median award of $1,070.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 20 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
43% of grants are awarded in South Carolina, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within South Carolina, funding concentrates in Beaufort (26%), Okatie (22%), Mt Pleasant (14%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 78% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sa Ming Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County Open Land Trust Inc | $1,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| College Of The Mainland Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Texas City, TX, US | Dorothy Jones White Memorial Scholarship Fund For Women | 2024 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $2,500 | Tulsa, OK, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $1,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Music For Life | $1,500 | Springfield, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Nature Conservancy | $2,500 | Mt Pleasant, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | In Support Of Donor Services - Carolinas Chapter | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | $750 | Raleigh, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Spring Island Tr | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Beaufort County Open Land Trust Inc | $1,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| College Of The Mainland Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Texas City, TX, US | Dorothy Jones White Memorial Scholarship Fund For Women | 2024 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $2,500 | Tulsa, OK, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $1,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Music For Life | $1,500 | Springfield, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Nature Conservancy | $2,500 | Mt Pleasant, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | In Support Of Donor Services - Carolinas Chapter | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | $750 | Raleigh, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Spring Island Tr | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Alzheimers Disease And Related Disorders Associati | $500 | Anderson, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation - Cure Alzh | $1,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| C Harris | $5,000 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2023 |
| Beaufort County Open Land Trust Inc | $500 | Beaufort, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| College Of The Mainland Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Texas City, TX, US | Dorothy Jones White Memorial Scholarship For Women | 2023 |
| D Ladino Alvarez | $6,500 | Beaufort, SC, US | Hardship Assistance Grant | 2023 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $2,500 | Tulsa, OK, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of Caroline Hospice Of Beaufort Inc | $75 | Ridgeland, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of The National World War Ii Memorial Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Work Led By Alex Kershaw At High Schools Across The Country | 2023 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $1,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Living Vine Inc | $100 | Savannah, GA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Music For Life | $1,500 | Springfield, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | $3,900 | Raleigh, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Spring Island Tr | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Disease And Related Disorders Associati | $500 | Anderson, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation - Cure Alzh | $1,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| C Harris | $5,000 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2023 |
| Beaufort County Open Land Trust Inc | $500 | Beaufort, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| College Of The Mainland Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Texas City, TX, US | Dorothy Jones White Memorial Scholarship For Women | 2023 |
| D Ladino Alvarez | $6,500 | Beaufort, SC, US | Hardship Assistance Grant | 2023 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $2,500 | Tulsa, OK, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of Caroline Hospice Of Beaufort Inc | $75 | Ridgeland, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of The National World War Ii Memorial Inc | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Work Led By Alex Kershaw At High Schools Across The Country | 2023 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $1,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Living Vine Inc | $100 | Savannah, GA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Music For Life | $1,500 | Springfield, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | $3,900 | Raleigh, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Spring Island Tr | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Disease & Related Disorders Association | $500 | Anderson, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| L Peralta | $5,000 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| V Chu | $5,000 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Beaufort County Open Land Trust Inc | $500 | Beaufort, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $2,500 | Owasso, OK, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of Caroline Hospice Of Beaufort Inc | $500 | Ridgeland, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $2,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Music For Life | $1,500 | Springfield, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy - Charleston Satelite Office | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, SC, US | South Carolina Chapter - Spring Match Campaign | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | $500 | Raleigh, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Port Royal Sound Foundation | $500 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Reptile Discovery Center | 2022 |
| South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Spring Island Tr | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Stetson University Inc | $2,500 | Deland, FL, US | Gillespie Museum | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Disease & Related Disorders Association | $500 | Anderson, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| L Peralta | $5,000 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| V Chu | $5,000 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Beaufort County Open Land Trust Inc | $500 | Beaufort, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $2,500 | Owasso, OK, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of Caroline Hospice Of Beaufort Inc | $500 | Ridgeland, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $2,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Music For Life | $1,500 | Springfield, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy - Charleston Satelite Office | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, SC, US | South Carolina Chapter - Spring Match Campaign | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | $500 | Raleigh, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Port Royal Sound Foundation | $500 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Reptile Discovery Center | 2022 |
| South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Spring Island Tr | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Stetson University Inc | $2,500 | Deland, FL, US | Gillespie Museum | 2022 |
| K N Middleton | $5,000 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2021 |
| E J Mcgown | $2,500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2021 |
| E J Mcgown | $2,500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2021 |
| E J Mcgown | $2,500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2021 |
| California Academy Of Sciences | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | In Support Of The Inaturalist Program,a Joint Initiative Of The California Academy Of Science And The National Geographic Society | 2021 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $3,000 | Owasso, OK, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $1,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry Inc | $500 | Bluffton, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| John C Campbell Folk School | $500 | Brasstown, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lowcountry Raptors | $600 | Ruffin, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Music For Life | $1,500 | Springfield, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy - Charleston Satelite Office | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, SC, US | South Carolina Chapter Of The Nature Conservancy | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | $500 | Raleigh, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Save The Golden Lion Tamarin | $500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| South Carolina Wildlife Federation | $250 | Columbia, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Spring Island Tr | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| St Lukes Episcopal Church | $200 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Alzheimers Disease And Related Disorders Associati | $500 | Anderson, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Bm Clark | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2020 |
| Ej Mcgown | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2020 |
| Mr Shuda | $7,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2020 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $3,000 | Owasso, OK, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $1,000 | Beaufort, SC, US | Friends Of Spring Island Campaign | 2020 |
| Music For Life | $1,500 | Springfield, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy - Charleston Satelite Office | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, SC, US | South Carolina Chapter Of The Nature Conservancy | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | $500 | Raleigh, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | National Zoo Fund | 2020 |
| South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Spring Island Tr | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Disease And Related Disorders Associati | $500 | Anderson, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| B M Clark | $2,500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2019 |
| K Gilliland | $2,500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2019 |
| B M Clark | $2,500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2019 |
| M R Shuda | $2,500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2019 |
| Bluffton Self Help Inc | $500 | Bluffton, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $2,460 | Owasso, OK, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $750 | Beaufort, SC, US | Friends Of Spring Island Campaign | 2019 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $250 | Beaufort, SC, US | Friends Of Spring Island Campaign | 2019 |
| Jesse Tree Inc | $2,500 | Galveston, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Music For Life | $1,500 | Springfield, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Nature Conservancy - Charleston Satelite Office | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Palmetto Animal League | $750 | Ridgeland, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | $500 | Raleigh, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Port Royal Sound Foundation | $1,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Spring Island Tr | $6,100 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| B M Clark | $2,500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| K Gilliland | $2,500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| A Beard | $1,250 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| K Gilliland | $1,250 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $2,150 | Owasso, OK, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Hopeful Horizons | $250 | Beaufort, SC, US | Friends Of Spring Island Campaign | 2018 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, SC, US | Charitable Event | 2018 |
| Music For Life | $1,000 | Springfield, VA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Nature Conservancy - Charleston Satelite Office | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| New World Harvest Church | $500 | Nederland, TX, US | Ultimate Support Foundation Under The Direction Of Ricardo Flores | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | $500 | Raleigh, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Port Royal Sound Foundation | $1,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Reptile Discovery Center | 2018 |
| Spring Island Tr | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| American Association Of Zoo Keepers | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association | $500 | Rockville, MD, US | Charitable Event | 2017 |
| A Beard | $1,250 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| K Gilliland | $1,250 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| O Ifelayo | $500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $2,110 | Owasso, OK, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| International Crane Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Baraboo, WI, US | Rebuild In Rockport Texas (texas Recovery) Campaign | 2017 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation Inc | $200 | Norwalk, CT, US | Whittingham Cancer Center Of Norwalk Hospital | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | $500 | Raleigh, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Great Cats Andean Bears And Kids Animal Cares Sciences Section Of The National Zoological Park | 2017 |
| South Carolina Coastal Conservation League Inc | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Spring Island Trust Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Amikids Inc | $1,000 | Seabrook, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association | $1,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Charitable Event | 2016 |
| A Boylan | $500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| A Barton | $1,000 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| A Barton | $500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| E Le | $500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| K Dodge | $500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| O Ifelayo | $500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| O Ifelayo | $500 | Waco, TX, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $1,070 | Owasso, OK, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Hospice Care Of The Lowcountry Inc | $200 | Bluffton, SC, US | Hos-pets Program | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | $500 | Raleigh, NC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Spring Island Trust Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Okatie, SC, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 47-1794306 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | FOUNDATION SOURCE 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sa Ming Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Dir, Sec, Treas, Co- Pres | James P Basara |
|---|---|
| Co- Pres, Dir | Gaylynn Golden |
Forms 990-PF
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