To provide annual funding on a local, regional and national level for charitable family programs, children’s hospitals, summer camps and other related 501(c)(3) organizations that specialize in assisting families with children suffering from life threatening illnesses.
Hilton Head Heroes Inc backs charitable family programs for children facing life-threatening illnesses, with annual grants that reach children’s hospitals, summer camps, and related 501(c)(3) organizations. The pattern is visible in its recent awards: a $75,000 grant to Ronald McDonald House in Savannah and repeated support for Camp Boggy Creek Cancer Center in Eustis at $50,000 in both 2024 and 2025. Those grants point to a funder that uses recurring annual giving to support direct services for families dealing with serious medical hardship. The foundation’s recent docket also shows support for organizations serving children through illness-focused camps and family-centered care, including Hole in the Wall Gang in New Haven, Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Brookline, and Ask Cancer Foundation for Kid in Richmond. Smaller grants appear alongside larger ones, with awards reaching local organizations in Hilton Head as well as regional and national recipients. The mix suggests a funder that combines flagship commitments with broader annual support for the same beneficiary population. Across the grants listed, every recipient is in the United States.
Children’s hospitals are a clear part of the foundation’s giving. Hilton Head Heroes Inc awarded $75,000 to Ronald McDonald House in Savannah and $35,000 to Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Brookline, both tied to support for children and families facing difficult medical situations. Summer camps for seriously ill children are another recurring theme. The foundation gave $50,000 to Camp Boggy Creek Cancer Center in Eustis and $13,500 to Camp Luck Cancer Kids in Cherryville, alongside smaller camp grants such as $10,000 to Camp Sunshine in Decatur. Family support appears in local and regional awards as well. Hilton Head Heroes Inc gave $20,000 to Ask Cancer Foundation for Kid in Richmond and $17,500 to Island Rec Center in Hilton Head, showing that its grants can extend beyond clinical care into programs that support children and caregivers more broadly.
Typical grants cluster around a mid-sized range: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $20,000, and the 75th percentile is $50,000. That spread matches a pattern of annual awards with a few larger anchors and many smaller program grants. The foundation is not a funder of individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its active programs describe unsolicited applications as accepted, and the grants listed include repeat awards to the same organizations across 2024 and 2025, indicating recurring support rather than one-time-only giving.
$553K
$1.1M
$103K
$429K
Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$50K
About 32% of grants go to recipients in CT.
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Hilton Head Heroes Inc gives most often in Connecticut, even though the foundation is headquartered in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Thirty-two percent of grants go to recipients in South Carolina, with additional awards landing in Georgia, Florida, Massachusetts, Virginia, and North Carolina. Recent recipient cities include New Haven, Hilton Head, Savannah, Eustis, and Brookline, showing a spread across local, regional, and national grantees rather than a single metro area.
It funds charitable family programs, children’s hospitals, summer camps, and other 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and families facing difficult medical and life-changing challenges. The stated focus areas include children with life-threatening illnesses, family support programs, and recreational or respite camps for seriously ill children.
Yes. The active grant program descriptions say unsolicited applications are accepted. The program is structured around annual grants to 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and families facing serious medical hardship.
The grant-size distribution centers on a median of $20,000, with the 25th percentile at $10,000 and the 75th percentile at $50,000. Recent awards show both smaller local grants and larger support for hospitals and camp programs.
No. Its scope is local, regional, and national, and the recent grants all went to U.S. recipients. South Carolina accounts for 32% of grants, while Connecticut is the top state by grant count.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Camp Boggy Creek Cancer Center, Ronald McDonald House in Savannah, Hole in the Wall Gang in New Haven, Camp Sunshine in Decatur, Camp Cole Cancer Camp in Columbia, and Camp Luck Cancer Kids in Cherryville.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD McDONALD HOUSE | SAVANNAH, GA | $75,000 | 2025 | — |
| 15 OTHER CHARITIES | HILTON HEAD, SC | $59,921 | 2025 | — |
| CAMP BOGGY CREEK CANCER CENTE | EUSTIS, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | — |
| DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE | BROOKLINE, MA | $35,000 | 2025 | — |
| HOLE AND THE WALL GANG | NEW HAVEN, CT | $24,000 | 2025 | — |
| CAMP COLE CANCER CAMP | COLUMBIA, SC | $20,000 | 2025 | — |
| ASK CANCER FOUNDATION FOR KID | RICHMOND, VA | $20,000 | 2025 | — |
| ISLAND REC CENTER | HILTON HEAD, SC | $17,500 | 2025 | — |
| CAMP LUCK CANCER KIDS | CHERRYVILLE, NC | $13,500 | 2025 | — |
| CAMP SUNSHINE | DECATUR, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | — |
| HOLE IN THE WALL GANG | NEW HAVEN, CT | $10,000 | 2025 | — |
| 18 OTHER CHARITIES | HILTON HEAD, SC | $58,300 | 2024 | — |
| RONALD McDONALD HOUSE | SAVANNAH, GA | $50,000 | 2024 | — |
| CAMP BOGGY CREEK CANCER CENTE | EUSTIS, FL | $50,000 | 2024 | — |
| HOLE IN THE WALL GANG | NEW HAVEN, CT | $20,000 | 2024 | — |
| CAMP LUCK CANCER KIDS | CHERRYVILLE, NC | $10,000 | 2024 | — |
| CAMP COLE CANCER CAMP | COLUMBIA, SC | $10,000 | 2024 | — |
| ISLAND REC CENTER | HILTON HEAD, SC | $10,000 | 2024 | — |
| CAMP SUNSHINE | DECATUR, GA | $10,000 | 2024 | — |
RONALD McDONALD HOUSE
$75,00015 OTHER CHARITIES
$59,921CAMP BOGGY CREEK CANCER CENTE
$50,000DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE
$35,000HOLE AND THE WALL GANG
$24,000CAMP COLE CANCER CAMP
$20,000ASK CANCER FOUNDATION FOR KID
$20,000ISLAND REC CENTER
CAMP LUCK CANCER KIDS
$13,500CAMP SUNSHINE
$10,000HOLE IN THE WALL GANG
$10,00018 OTHER CHARITIES
$58,300RONALD McDONALD HOUSE
$50,000CAMP BOGGY CREEK CANCER CENTE
$50,000HOLE IN THE WALL GANG
$20,000CAMP LUCK CANCER KIDS
$10,000CAMP COLE CANCER CAMP
$10,000ISLAND REC CENTER
$10,000CAMP SUNSHINE
$10,000Current and upcoming funding from Hilton Head Heroes that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations that specialize in assisting children of families facing difficult medical and life-changing challenges (as referenced by the organization).
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