Nothstein-Cerasa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nothstein-Cerasa Foundation is a private foundation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$27,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$544,405
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $14,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,000 | 1 | $372,294 |
| 2024 | $14,000 | 2 | $460,987 |
| 2025 | $27,000 | 2 | $544,405 |
How to apply
Nothstein-Cerasa Foundation 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 Nothstein-Cerasa Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 2 | $27,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical University of South Carolina Partners in Health - Ecco | Funding for mental health program start up offered at ecco in mt pleasant - run by musc con | $15,000 |
| Meowdog Animal Rescue | Support program administered at lucy beckham hs in mt pleasant to provide care support to stray animals foster and adopt out | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Keith B Nothstein
- Pamela C Nothstein
- Christopher J Nothstein
Questions people ask
Does Nothstein-Cerasa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nothstein-Cerasa Foundation give?
$27,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs Nothstein-Cerasa Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Keith B Nothstein (Co-Trustee), Pamela C Nothstein (Co-Trustee) and Christopher J Nothstein (Committee Member).
What does Nothstein-Cerasa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and animals.