Nierenberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nierenberg Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $77,015 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $77,015 and the largest $77,015. 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$77,015
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$77,015
- Largest grant$77,015
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $85,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,000 | 1 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 1 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $77,015 | 1 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Nierenberg 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 Nierenberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $77,015 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of California | Student support | $77,015 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicolas Nierenberg
- Caroline Nierenberg
Questions people ask
Does Nierenberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nierenberg Foundation give?
$77,015 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $77,015.
Who runs Nierenberg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicolas Nierenberg (President, Director) and Caroline Nierenberg (VP, Sec, Treas, Director).
What does Nierenberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.