The John and Shirley Nash Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The John and Shirley Nash Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $197,500 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $22,000. 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$197,500
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$3.0 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $136,000 | 37 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $197,500 | 58 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
The John and Shirley Nash 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 The John and Shirley Nash Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $95,500 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $20,000 |
| New York | 4 | $17,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 16 | $11,500 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $11,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $9,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Paoli Memorial Hospital Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Philabundance | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Abortion Liberation Fund of Pa | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Earthjustice | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Handi-Crafters Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Chester County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United States Fund for UNICEF | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Whyy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Public Citizen Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Coatesville Youth Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Natural Lands Trust Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Chester Springs Library | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Historic Yellow Springs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Population Connection | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 300 Committee Land Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation | Cure4Cam Hero Fund | $1,000 |
| American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerus | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boston University | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Children's Room - Center for Grieving Children | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Circle Camps for Grieving Children | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Paws New England | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Peoples Light & Theatre Co | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Nash Broderick
- John E Nash
- Lindsay Alison Nash
- Shirley V Nash
Questions people ask
Does The John and Shirley Nash Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The John and Shirley Nash Foundation give?
$197,500 in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The John and Shirley Nash Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Nash Broderick (VP), John E Nash (Co-Pres, Dir, Sec), Lindsay Alison Nash (VP) and Shirley V Nash (Dir, Co- Pres).
What does The John and Shirley Nash Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and health.