Fred and Donna Nives Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fred and Donna Nives Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $32,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$32,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$65.3 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was up from $815,000 the year before.
78% of its 2025 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 | $85,000 | 5 | $35.8 million |
| 2024 | $815,000 | 8 | $40.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 27 | $65.3 million |
How to apply
Fred and Donna Nives 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 Fred and Donna Nives Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $505,000 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $363,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $325,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $125,000 |
| California | 1 | $115,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $100,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $32,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt-A-Dog Inc | General operating support. | $150,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary Inc | General operating support. | $150,000 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc | To support the guide dog partnership program to breed, train, and place german shepherd guide dogs with blind clients. | $150,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc | To support guide dog training program. | $150,000 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc (Peta) | To support the peta community animal project and the mobile clinics division. | $150,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | To support the university of florida veterinary school. | $150,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | To support no-kill adoption center in new york city. | $125,000 |
| K9S for Warriors Inc | To support warrior/service dog pairing program and public access training. | $125,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | General operating support. | $115,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Communication | General operating support. | $100,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Harvard law school $25,000, harvard business school $25,000, harvard college fund - fas research fund $30,000 | $80,000 |
| SPCA of Westchester Inc | To support dog day out program, which provides special training for dogs with behavioral challenges. | $50,000 |
| Veterans Airlift Command | General operating support. | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | To support food program and afterschool enrichment program. | $32,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Inc | To support the miracle fund, which supports critical medical care for dogs in need of such care. | $25,000 |
| Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Inc | To support medical care and enrichment program. | $25,000 |
| Greenwich Riding and Trails | General operating support. | $25,000 |
| Katonah Museum of Art Inc | General operating support. | $25,000 |
| 13 Hands Equine Rescue Inc | General operating support. | $20,000 |
| Hillel Foundation of Cambridge Inc | General operating support. | $20,000 |
| Afsa Education Foundation | To support the development of classroom-ready lesson plans to supplement the delivery of the most widely used moneyskill modules. | $15,000 |
| Rising Starr Horse Rescue Corp | General operating support. | $15,000 |
| UJA Federation of Greenwich Inc | To support pj library program and other family programming. | $13,000 |
| Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts Inc | General operating support. | $10,000 |
| Hias Inc | General operating support. | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greenwich Inc | To support jewish health and healing program. | $10,000 |
| Pilots N Paws | To support purchasing animal rescue supplies needed for the safe aviation transport of dog. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Annie Angellino
- Andre Bohy
- Susan C Frunzi
- Linda A van Kooy
- Paul Rampell
- William D Zabel
Questions people ask
Does Fred and Donna Nives Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fred and Donna Nives Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $32,000.
Who runs Fred and Donna Nives Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Annie Angellino (Trustee), Andre Bohy (Trustee), Susan C Frunzi (Trustee) and Linda A van Kooy (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Fred and Donna Nives Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, disability and education.