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The Nuer Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Rafael, California · EIN 943345263

The Nuer Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,030 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2,030 and the largest $2,030. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $10,458 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$9,16010$554,183
2024$10,45810$618,971
2025$2,0301$675,530

How to apply

The Nuer 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Nuer Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$2,030

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
SFMarin Food Bank
San Rafael, CA
Support humanitarian efforts in Marin & SF$2,030

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Nuer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Nuer Foundation give?

$2,030 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2,030.

Who runs The Nuer Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Lara Nuer (President), Noah Nuer (Vice Pres.) and Shayne Hughes (Cfo).

What does The Nuer Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.

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