Nyssa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nyssa Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $226,434 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,615 and the largest $26,267. 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$226,434
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,615
- Largest grant$26,267
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $191,339 the year before.
71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $44,419 | 5 | $4.0 million |
| 2023 | $149,226 | 10 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $191,339 | 9 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $226,434 | 17 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Nyssa 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 Nyssa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 5 | $87,451 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $55,719 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $25,802 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,066 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $9,896 |
| New York | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Nature Society | General operations | $26,267 |
| Planned Parenthood of Delaware | General operations | $25,385 |
| Stroud Water Research | General operations | $20,072 |
| Wilmington Rowing Center | General operations | $20,000 |
| Whyy | General operations | $15,552 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School (Nols) | General operations | $15,187 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | General operations | $15,095 |
| Delaware Center for Horticulture | General operations | $10,799 |
| The Doug Coombs Foundation (Coombs Outdoors) | General operations | $10,615 |
| The Ethel Walker School | General operations | $10,066 |
| American Bird Conservancy | General operations | $10,000 |
| Eden Peopleplanet | General operations | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health | General operations | $10,000 |
| Maria Mitchell Association | General operations | $9,896 |
| World Monuments Fund | General operations | $7,500 |
| Natural Lands | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Delaware Symphony Orchestra | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaretta S Brokaw
Questions people ask
Does Nyssa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nyssa Foundation give?
$226,434 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,615.
Who runs Nyssa Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaretta S Brokaw (President).
What does Nyssa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.