Foundations that fund organizations in Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wadmalaw Island nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $5,600 to Wadmalaw Island organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wadmalaw Island around $500. 2 of these funders are based in South Carolina; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wadmalaw Island
- $5,600
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in SC
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wadmalaw Island organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Lohi stipend |
| Nathan & Marlene Addlestone Foundation Inc | Charleston, SC | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support for education |
| Circle of Life Foundation | Summerville, SC | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Donation to recent graduates supported by the community cen… |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina?
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, Nathan & Marlene Addlestone Foundation Inc, Circle of Life Foundation reported grants to Wadmalaw Island organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Wadmalaw Island. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.