Nia Community Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nia Community Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $346,960 in 70 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $37,000. 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$346,960
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$37,000
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $199,500 the year before.
63% 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 | $383,250 | 93 | $10.7 million |
| 2024 | $199,500 | 63 | $11.1 million |
| 2025 | $346,960 | 70 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
Nia Community 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 Nia Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 44 | $208,360 |
| New York | 8 | $70,600 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $16,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Threshold Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $37,000 |
| Solidaire Network Inc | C3 Efforts | $20,000 |
| Mosaic Project | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| South Yuba River Citizens League | Charitable Event | $14,000 |
| American Rivers Inc | To continue DEI work | $12,000 |
| McE Social Capital | General & Unrestricted | $10,610 |
| Bay Area Women Leaders Network | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Friendship House Village Healing Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ignite | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ignite | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| NDN Collective Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Women Moving Millions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| George Mark Childrens Fund | Charitable Event | $7,500 |
| Oakland Childrens Fairyland Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Slow Money Institute Inc | Charitable Event | $7,000 |
| Confluence Philanthropy Inc | To support convenings for nonprofits and foundations in responses to some of the current issues | $6,600 |
| Dress for Success San Francisco | Charitable Event | $6,000 |
| African Women Rising | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| City Surf Project Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Community Kitchens Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Democracy Now Productions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc | Plastic Pollution Coalition | $5,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc | Women's Earth Alliance | $5,000 |
| Entertainment 2 Affect Change | TO SUPPORT THE documentary QUEEN'S CASTLE | $5,000 |
| Equal Rights Advocates Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Equal Rights Advocates Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Outdoor Afro | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Playworks Education Energized | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Point Reyes National Seashore Association | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Rebecca Bender Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Redford Center Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Sogorea Te Land Trust | Shuumi Land Tax Fund | $5,000 |
| Ten Strands | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tides Center | Voices for Progress Education Fund | $5,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Movement Voter Fund | $5,000 |
| Xceptional Communications Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Partnership Project Inc | Green Leadership Trust Fund | $2,500 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Unchained at Last | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristin Hull
Questions people ask
Does Nia Community Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nia Community Foundation give?
$346,960 in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Nia Community Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristin Hull (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Nia Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and education.