Natembea Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Natembea Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $543,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$543,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $256,000 the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $256,000 | 29 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $543,000 | 26 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
Natembea 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 Natembea Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $122,000 |
| New York | 3 | $115,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $110,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $101,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $60,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | Trusted Elections Fund | $100,000 |
| The Philanthropy Workshop Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Contina Impact | Guardian Fund | $50,000 |
| Hampshire College Trustees | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Working America Education Fund | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Movement Voter Fund | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General & Unrestricted | $24,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Carter Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Voter Participation Center | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Defending Democracy Together Institute | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fos Feminista | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Issue One | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Workmoney Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Center for Common Ground | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Corporate Accountability Intl | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Indivisible Civics Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Womens Hall of Fame | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Represent US Education Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Partners | fiscally sponsored organization Jewish Gateways | $1,000 |
| Girls Middle School | GMS Scholarship Program Fund | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| East Palo Alto Kids Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| South County Community Health Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Cohn
- Devon W Cohn
Questions people ask
Does Natembea Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Natembea Foundation give?
$543,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Natembea Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Cohn (VP, Treas) and Devon W Cohn (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Natembea Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.