Frances P Bunnelle Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Frances P Bunnelle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pawleys Isl, South Carolina, registered in 2000, with $2,102,911 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 1965, Pawleys Isl, SC, 29585 EIN 57-1095197 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.1M
▲ 102.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.2M
Net assets
$45.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Frances P Bunnelle Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating104 mo reserves · -147% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Frances P Bunnelle Foundation: 104 mo reserves · -147% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Frances P Bunnelle Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Frances P Bunnelle Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1965, Pawleys Isl, SC, 29585
- City
- Pawleys Isl
- State
- South Carolina
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $2.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.6MNet assets $45.0M
Operating margin
-147.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$46.6M
Total liabilities
$1.6M
Net assets
$45.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,102,911▲103% | $5,204,609▲51.3% | $44,968,131▲3.1% | $46,583,833▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,037,003▼49.4% | $3,440,118▲7.2% | $43,615,539▲5.8% | $43,887,161▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,049,442▼49.3% | $3,209,019▲7.1% | $41,210,859▼17.5% | $41,493,327▼17.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,044,110▲147% | $2,997,489▲5.1% | $49,969,837▲13.3% | $50,346,506▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,639,589▲13.3% | $2,851,493▲11.3% | $44,111,324▲5.5% | $44,140,856▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,447,049▼47.8% | $2,560,918▲11.8% | $41,809,579▲11.0% | $41,897,888▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,771,761▲29.3% | $2,289,716▼10.4% | $37,665,683▼11.2% | $37,716,189▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,143,282▲30.3% | $2,556,080▼0.1% | $42,405,275▲8.3% | $42,452,347▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,645,377▼72.7% | $2,557,443▼5.5% | $39,164,240▼0.7% | $39,172,244▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $6,030,802▲136% | $2,706,714▲14.1% | $39,448,044▼7.2% | $39,481,920▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,553,163▲73.1% | $2,372,679▼4.9% | $42,489,763▼0.5% | $42,503,211▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,474,644 | $2,495,804▲17.9% | $42,693,256▲10.3% | $42,714,646▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,116,412▲5.1% | $38,723,754▲6.9% | $38,736,161▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,014,163▼22.8% | $36,234,075▼8.5% | $36,240,916▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,609,181 | $39,611,516 | $39,624,127 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $196K total
5 grants to Frances P Bunnelle Foundation totaling $196K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Philanthropy - discretionary | 2024 | $81,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Philanthropy | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Philanthropy grant | 2021 | $70,000 |
| Georgetown Memorial Hospital | Operational support | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Georgetown Memorial Hospital | Operational assistance | 2017 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Frances P Bunnelle Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Frances P Bunnelle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-1095197, based in Pawleys Isl, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Frances P Bunnelle Foundation's EIN?
- Frances P Bunnelle Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-1095197.
- How much revenue does Frances P Bunnelle Foundation report?
- Frances P Bunnelle Foundation reported $2,102,911 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Frances P Bunnelle Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Frances P Bunnelle Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Frances P Bunnelle Foundation (EIN 57-1095197) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.