Helga Marston Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreenville, South Carolina · EIN 47-3871417 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $476 and $20,897.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Benjamin School | North Palm Beach, FL | STEM programs | $125,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greenville | Greenville, SC | Low income housing opportunities | $100,000 |
| Mill Village Ministeries | Greenville, SC | Village Engagement programs | $50,596 |
| Unity Health on Main | Green, SC | Access to health care for low income families | $50,036 |
| Greater Good Greenville | Greenville, SC | RevUpGVL social enterprise program | $36,035 |
| Chabad of Greenville | Greenville, SC | Childrens Summer Camp | $35,246 |
| Hispanic Alliance | Greenville, SC | Dreamer programs | $30,265 |
| Conestee Foundation | Greenville, SC | Childrens camp | $25,133 |
| Live Like Jake Foundation | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Swim lessons and seminars on drowning prevention | $25,000 |
| Greenville Theater | Greenville, SC | Family Day at the theater | $20,897 |
| ACLU of S Carolina | Columbia, SC | Legal rights work | $20,000 |
| The Warehouse Theatre | Greenville, SC | Playwriting program for middle schoolers | $19,579 |
| Big Dog Ranch | Loxahatchee Groves, FL | Dog rescue | $12,000 |
| Redefining Refuge | Tampa, FL | Anti sex trafficking | $5,000 |
| Peace Center Foundation | Greenville, SC | Theater programs | $3,642 |
| Palmetto State Fund | Columbia, SC | Womens services | $3,000 |
| League of Women Voters of SC | Columbia, SC | Voting rights programs | $2,582 |
| Greenville Jewish Film Festival | Greenville, SC | Community film festivals | $2,500 |
| Temple of Israel | Greenville, AX | Endowment program | $2,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Greenville, SC | Hosea Fund | $2,000 |
| Upstate International | Greenville, SC | Beyond the Headlines series | $1,618 |
| Planned Parenthood | West Palm Beach, FL | Abortion care | $1,570 |
| Scetv | Spartanburg, SC | Educational programming | $1,303 |
| Various | Greenville, SC | Various small donations | $1,286 |
| Carolina Adsptive Golf | Greenvill, SC | Adaptive goldf clsses | $669 |
| CentreStage | Greenville, SC | Theater productions | $643 |
| Metropolitan Arts Council | Greenville, SC | Grants to local arts organizations | $500 |
| Sterling Neighborhood Association | Greenville, SC | Programs for seniors | $500 |
| Project Host | Greenville, SC | Culinary training program | $500 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | Greenville, SC | Adult education classes | $476 |
| Cherrydale Elementary PTA | greenville, SC | Enhancement of student activities | $450 |
| Upstate Circle of Friends | Greenville, SC | Childrens programs | $293 |
| Greenville Area Parkinson Society | Greenville, SC | Parkinson programs | $250 |
| Alzheimer Association | Chicago, IL | Alzheimers Research | $200 |
| Legacy Early College | Greenville, SC | Fine arts program | $176 |
| Meals on Wheels | Greenville, SC | Meal program | $100 |
| Trees Upstate | Greenville, SC | Work force training program | $86 |
| Nicholtown Child FamilyCollaborative | Greenville, SC | Christmas programs | $80 |
| Greenville Jewish Federation | Greenville, SC | Childrens programming | $53 |
| Greenville Youth Orchestra | Greenville, SC | Scholarships for students | $0 |
| LEAD Academy | Greenville, SC | Book reading program | $0 |
| Homes of Hope | Greenville, SC | Work force training program | $0 |
| United Way of Greenville County | Greenville, SC | Hurricane Helene assistance | $0 |
| LiveWell Greenville | Greenville, SC | Hurricane Helene relief | $0 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $586,264 | 45 |
| 2024 | $751,237 | 43 |
| 2023 | $606,114 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600589349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3871417
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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