The Nash Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Nash Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $205,296 in 92 grants; the typical grant was $700 and the largest $25,000. 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$205,296
- Number of grants92
- Typical grant$700
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $220,830 the year before.
55% of its 2024 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 | $221,485 | 76 | $5.0 million |
| 2023 | $220,830 | 72 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $205,296 | 92 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
The 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 Nash Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 26 | $134,950 |
| Maine | 2 | $13,000 |
| New York | 8 | $9,820 |
| Massachusetts | 14 | $8,620 |
| California | 7 | $5,250 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $5,100 |
| Florida | 3 | $4,870 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $4,300 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gender Justice | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hope 4 Youth | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Indigenous Educational Network of Turtle Island | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mizna | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Bilingual Education Collective | Emerson EFE | $5,000 |
| University of Southern Maine Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bar Harbor Festival Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Grand Forks County Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Hennepin History Museum | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Lake Minnetonka Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Minnesota North Dakota South Da | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Vision Loss Resources Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Chick Mission | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| High Fives Nonprofit Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Tampa General Hospital Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Wesleyan University | Men's Cross Country Team | $2,500 |
| Coast Salish Youth Coaliton | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Steamboat Springs Council of the Arts and Humaniti | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Bond Between PC | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Voyageurs Wolf Project Fund | $2,000 |
| International Academy of Fine Art | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Foster the Family | General & Unrestricted | $1,630 |
| Animal Activism Collective Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Selah Freedom Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,370 |
| Cover Home Repair Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Angel Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| DANE4DOGS LTD | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dassanaya Buddhist Community | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Episcopal Relief and Development | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hope Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lowry Park Zoological Society of Tampa Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Saint Ann Anna Maria College | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sojourner Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Southern Dharma Retreat Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Open Door | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Unconditional Freedom | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicolas Atwood
- Brooke Bailey
- John Brautigam
- Corey Hascall
- Iliana Ouseley Herrman
- Victoria C Lanyon
- Jeffrey Pierce Norton Jr
- Jaci Schoeder
- Nicholas Schoeder
- Alyson Nash Tocho
- Cynthia N Tocho III
Questions people ask
Does The Nash Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nash Foundation give?
$205,296 in tax year 2024, across 92 grants, with a typical grant of $700.
Who runs The Nash Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicolas Atwood (Board Member, VP), Brooke Bailey (Board Member, Pres), John Brautigam (Board Member, Sec) and Corey Hascall (Board Member) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Nash Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.