Judith Atkins Wall Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Judith Atkins Wall Foundation supports education, historical preservation and human services in South Carolina.

IP TAKE: Although this foundation typically sticks to organizations with which it has personal connections, it is open to receiving unsolicited requests from local groups.

PROFILE: The Judith Atkins Wall Foundation is a family foundation based in Conway, South Carolina. Wall was married to Edwin Craig Wall, Jr., who was born in Conway and held top positions at Canal Industries, New South and Pelican Companies. This successful South Carolina businessman passed away in 1997, and she died in 2020. The Wall couple had three children. This foundation funds local efforts for education, historical preservation and human services.

Grants for Education, Arts and Culture, and Community Development

The Judith Atkins Wall Foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers. However, past tax records and news articles suggest that this family and its foundation give large gifts to organizations that they have a personal connection to. The Wall family has been involved with many civic and charitable organizations, so grants often go to these affiliated groups. The Wall Foundation makes grants generally for charitable and educational purposes each year. Although the foundation makes small gifts occasionally too, many grants are $1 million or more.

Past local grantees include the Shepherd’s Table and Davidson College.

Important Grant Details

Grants range between about $275 and $3 million. Grantmaking mostly focuses on South Carolina, but some grants go to organizations in North Carolina too.

This foundation typically accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Grantseekers should simply submit a typed statement describing the need and enclose any materials that further illustrate that need. Submit applications via mail to the attention of Karen L. Horton several months prior to when the funds are needed. There are not any restrictions or limitations on awards. Direct general questions to the staff at 843-488-6299.

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