Grants
Since its creation in 1943, the Chapin Foundation has provided visionary grant making within the city of Myrtle Beach and a one-mile radius. From local food banks to world missions, construction to transportation, the Foundation strives to build a healthy and strong community.
Five Focus Areas
To qualify for funding, all grant applicants must be located within the city limits of Myrtle Beach or a 1-mile radius and fall into one of the following categories:
CHURCHES
Local, regularly organized religious institutions may apply for grants to aid in specific church needs as well as to support their local and foreign missions.
Church Sponsored non-profits
Non-profit organizations that hold a 501 (c) 3 designation by the IRS and are sponsored by a regularly organized religious institution.
YMCA
The permanent branch of the YMCA in Myrtle Beach is the Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA, located off 62nd Avenue North and 17 Bypass.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
The Chapin Memorial Library and school libraries located within the city limits of Myrtle Beach or within a one-mile radius.
Public Healthcare PRoviders
Organizations that provide a variety of health care services to people in need or in crisis.
The Foundation does not make grants to or for the following:
- Individuals
- Indirect costs, including payments of a percentage of a grant to a local organization’s national affiliate
- Programs or projects generally considered to be the role of the government
- Endowments
- Loans
- Retirement of accumulated debt
- Projects of organizations that primarily benefit their own members or adherents
- Tickets to charitable events or dinners
- Legislative lobbying or other political purposes
Eligibiliity
Interested in Applying?
To qualify for funding, all grant applicants must be located within the city limits of Myrtle Beach or a 1-mile radius and fall into one of our five focus areas.
To inquire about the eligibility of your organization, please contact us.