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Post & Courier Foundation

Charleston, South Carolina  ·  EIN 576020356  ·  Private foundation

Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Post & Courier Foundation has awarded $8.3M across 244 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Therblig Foundation Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$9.0M
Total assets
244
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Post & Courier Foundation funds

Post & Courier Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, economic development, food & agriculture, higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEconomic DevelopmentFood & AgricultureHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, women girls.

childrenhomeless populationwomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Post & Courier Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Therblig Foundation Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charleston, SC$3.9M2022
Preservation Society of Charleston
ANNUAL OPERATING FUND
Charleston, SC$750K2020
Catholic Charities
PROVIDE HOT MEAL, CLOTHING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITIES FOR NEEDY
Charleston, SC$187K2020
Star Gospel Mission
FOOD CERTIFICATES & FINANCIAL ASST.
Charleston, SC$186K2023
Star Gospel Mission
ANNUAL OPERATING FUND
Charleston, SC$138K2020
Lowcountry Food Bank
SUPPORT HOMELESS SHELTER FOR MEN/WOM
Charleston, SC$121K2023
Lowcountry Food Bank
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charleston, SC$99K2024
Association for the Blind
FOOD, CLOTHING AND ETC FOR THE BLIND
Charleston, SC$93K2022
Star Gospel Mission
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charleston, SC$93K2022
Star Gospel Mission
DIGITAL EQUITY & INCLUSION INITIATIVE
Charleston, SC$86K2024
Charleston Leadership Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charleston, SC$79K2022
Catholic Charities
MEALS, CLOTHING AND FINANCIAL ASSIST
Charleston, SC$79K2022
East Cooper Community Outreach
GENERAL SUPPORT
Mount Pleasant, SC$63K2024
One-eighty Place
GENERAL SUPPORT
Charleston, SC$63K2024
Association for the Blind
PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, ETC. FOR THE BLIND
Charleston, SC$62K2020

Post & Courier Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.9M
2022$4.8M
2023$867K
2024$784K

How to apply for funding from Post & Courier Foundation

Post & Courier Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at postandcourier.com/community_support.

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Frequently asked questions about Post & Courier Foundation

Does Post & Courier Foundation accept grant applications?
Post & Courier Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Post & Courier Foundation fund?
Post & Courier Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Therblig Foundation Inc, Preservation Society of Charleston, Catholic Charities. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Post & Courier Foundation give in grants?
Post & Courier Foundation reported $1.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.3M over 244 grants.
Where is Post & Courier Foundation located?
Post & Courier Foundation is based in Charleston, South Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 576020356.
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About this profile. This page is built from Post & Courier Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Post & Courier Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.