Nasaw Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nasaw Foundation is a private foundation in Ross, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,404 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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$43,404
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$10,252
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $70,564 the year before.
31% 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 | $53,524 | 9 | $69,331 |
| 2024 | $70,564 | 16 | $20,301 |
| 2025 | $43,404 | 13 | $10,252 |
How to apply
Nasaw 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 Nasaw Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $37,804 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Vision Foundation | Provide patient care, medical education and community service | $10,000 |
| Carmel Cares | To help care for public spaces in carmel, ca | $10,000 |
| Town of Ross | General support for public safety programs | $8,174 |
| Jewish Community Federation | Annual campaign | $5,000 |
| Carmel Police Officers Association | General support | $2,500 |
| The Nathaniel Wharton Fund | To support biomedical research | $2,500 |
| Human Needs Project | To provide basic services and empowerment services to slums around the world | $1,000 |
| Kqed Public Media | Support national public radio | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University | Support the nasaw family fund for environmental research | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases | $1,000 |
| Wentworth Military Academy Museum | Preserve the history of wentworth military academy | $1,000 |
| Mill Valley Film Festival | To support independent film, education and community investment programs | $130 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General support for education | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- David G Nasaw
Questions people ask
Does Nasaw Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nasaw Foundation give?
$43,404 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Nasaw Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David G Nasaw (Trustee).
What does Nasaw Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.