Nathan & Marlene Addlestone Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Nathan & Marlene Addlestone Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,225 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$67,225
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $69,050 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,650 | 31 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $69,050 | 28 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $67,225 | 30 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Nathan & Marlene Addlestone Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Nathan & Marlene Addlestone Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 24 | $54,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,600 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,125 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Endowment Foundation | Support of education | $10,000 |
| Trident Technical College | Support of education | $6,500 |
| Trident Literacy Association | Support of education | $5,000 |
| American Lung Association | Support of community | $3,600 |
| Temple Israel Westport | Support of community | $3,125 |
| Charleston Jewish Federation | Support of community | $2,500 |
| College of Charleston Nuovo Cinema | Support of education | $2,500 |
| Lowcountry Local First | Support of education | $2,500 |
| Charles Webb Center | Support for education | $2,500 |
| Kids on Point | Support of community | $2,500 |
| Congregation Dor Tikvah | Support of jewish charities | $2,350 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Flint | Support of community | $2,000 |
| Lowcountry Street Grocery | Support of community | $2,000 |
| Slow Food Charleston | Support of community | $2,000 |
| Charleston Day School | Support for education | $2,000 |
| Access U Foundation | Support of community | $1,500 |
| Association for the Blind | Support of community | $1,500 |
| College of Charleston Friends of the Library | Support of education | $1,500 |
| Carolina Youth Development | Support of education | $1,500 |
| College of Charleston Dale Rosengarten Endowment | Support of education | $1,500 |
| Amor Healing Kitchen | Support for education | $1,500 |
| Gibbes Art Museum | Support of community | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Charleston | Support of jewish charities | $1,000 |
| Public Works Art Center of Summerville | Support of community | $1,000 |
| Health Education Is Power | Support of education | $1,000 |
| St Andrews Math & Science | Support of education | $750 |
| Angel Oak Elementary School | Support of education | $700 |
| Haut Gap Middle School | Support for education | $700 |
| El Frierson Elementary | Support for education | $500 |
| Water Mission International | Support of community | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marlene Addlestone Bursten
- Susan Addlestone
- Edward Kronsberg
Questions people ask
Does Nathan & Marlene Addlestone Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nathan & Marlene Addlestone Foundation Inc give?
$67,225 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Nathan & Marlene Addlestone Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Marlene Addlestone Bursten (President), Susan Addlestone (Vice-President) and Edward Kronsberg (Sec/Treas).
What does Nathan & Marlene Addlestone Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.