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Trident United Way

North Charleston, South Carolina  ·  EIN 570314378  ·  Private foundation

Trident United Way is a South Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.3M in annual giving against $19.1M in assets. This page documents the 222 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Trident United Way — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$19.1M
Total assets
222
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Trident United Way funds

Trident United Way's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, early childhood education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Adult EducationEarly Childhood EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include black communities.

black communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Trident United Way, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Lowcountry Food Bank Inc
GRANTEE
Charleston, SC$498K2018
Lowcountry Food Bank Inc
GRANTEE
Charleston, SC$326K2020
Lowcountry Food Bank Inc
GRANTEE
Charleston, SC$204K2022
Wings for Kids Inc
GRANTEE
Charleston, SC$168K2018
Charleston Dorchester Community Mental Health Ctr
GRANTEE
Charleston, SC$165K2018
One-eighty Place
GRANTEE
Charleston, SC$164K2018
East Cooper Community Outreach
GRANTEE
Mt Pleasant, SC$156K2020
Roper St Francis Foundation
GRANTEE
Charleston, SC$150K2018
Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center
GRANTEE
Charleston, SC$149K2018
Family Services Inc Dba Origin Sc
GRANTEE
North Charleston, SC$138K2018
Lutheran Social Services of the Greater Charleston Area Dba Tricounty Famil
GRANTEE
North Charleston, SC$132K2018
Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Services Inc
GRANTEE
Johns Island, SC$130K2020
Communities in Schools of the Charleston Area Inc
GRANTEE
Charleston, SC$130K2020
Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina
GRANTEE
Charleston, SC$125K2018
Metanoia Community Development Corp
GRANTEE
North Charleston, SC$121K2018

Trident United Way giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$3.7M
2020$3.1M
2022$1.8M
2023$321K

How to apply for funding from Trident United Way

Trident United Way'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 tuw.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Trident United Way

Does Trident United Way accept grant applications?
Trident United Way'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 Trident United Way fund?
Trident United Way's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Lowcountry Food Bank Inc, Lowcountry Food Bank Inc, Lowcountry Food Bank Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Trident United Way give in grants?
Trident United Way reported $3.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.9M over 222 grants.
Where is Trident United Way located?
Trident United Way is based in North Charleston, South Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 570314378.
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About this profile. This page is built from Trident United Way'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 Trident United Way. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.