Stephanie and Peter Nolan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephanie and Peter Nolan Foundation is a private foundation in Hermosa Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.3 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $5.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.3 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$5.2 million
- Assets$14.5 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 | $3.0 million | 30 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $6.3 million | 37 | $14.5 million |
How to apply
Stephanie and Peter Nolan 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 Stephanie and Peter Nolan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $5.4 million |
| California | 22 | $570,808 |
| Florida | 1 | $250,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $32,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $7,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | As needed | $5.2 million |
| Ave Maria University | As needed | $250,000 |
| Roman Catholic Arc | As needed | $215,000 |
| Niagara University | As needed | $100,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | As needed | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles Ballet | As needed | $50,000 |
| Usopf | As needed | $50,000 |
| American Martyrs School | As needed | $33,150 |
| Order of Malta | As needed | $31,773 |
| YMCA | As needed | $28,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | As needed | $20,000 |
| Collis Inc | As needed | $20,000 |
| Hirshberg Foundation Pancreatic Cancer | As needed | $15,000 |
| St Lawrence of Brindisi | As needed | $15,000 |
| Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association | As needed | $14,000 |
| Giving Fund | As needed | $12,500 |
| Colab Santa Barbara | As needed | $10,100 |
| Children's Bureau | As needed | $10,000 |
| Hillel at Cornell Inc | As needed | $10,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | As needed | $10,000 |
| USC Caruso Catholic Center | As needed | $10,000 |
| Waialua High & Intermediate School | As needed | $7,500 |
| Af Israel | As needed | $5,000 |
| City of Hope | As needed | $5,000 |
| Kissick Family Foundation | As needed | $5,000 |
| Lazy L Ranch | As needed | $5,000 |
| Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation | As needed | $5,000 |
| Society of the Friendly Sons of St Patrick | As needed | $4,050 |
| Family and Children's Service of Ithaca | As needed | $2,500 |
| Movember | As needed | $2,000 |
| Los Olivos School Foundation | As needed | $1,235 |
| King Ferry Food Pantry | As needed | $1,000 |
| NAMI | As needed | $1,000 |
| St Joseph School | As needed | $1,000 |
| Boston Children | As needed | $500 |
| Mychals Learning Place | As needed | $500 |
| Peninsula Community Foundation General Fund | As needed | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter J Nolan
- Stephanie J Nolan
- David J Nolan
Questions people ask
Does Stephanie and Peter Nolan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephanie and Peter Nolan Foundation give?
$6.3 million in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Stephanie and Peter Nolan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter J Nolan (President), Stephanie J Nolan (Vice President) and David J Nolan (Secretary).
What does Stephanie and Peter Nolan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.