Gordon and Karen Nutt Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gordon and Karen Nutt Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Windermere, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,912 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,912. 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$71,912
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,912
- Assets$17.0 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,836 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $71,250 | 22 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $61,836 | 14 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $71,912 | 17 | $17.0 million |
How to apply
Gordon and Karen Nutt Foundation Inc 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 Gordon and Karen Nutt Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 14 | $61,912 |
| New York | 2 | $7,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Inc | Serve the poor withfood pantries, thrift storesmeals, home visits, etc. | $10,912 |
| Foundation for Foster Children Inc | Create opportunities forand enhance livesof foster children. | $5,000 |
| National Veterans Homeless Support Inc | Support/transitional housingto eliminate veteranhomelessness in Central FL. | $5,000 |
| The Russell Home for Atypical Children | Christian home forspecial needschildren. | $5,000 |
| St Peter Claver Prison Ministry | Spiritial/instructional/materialsupport to prisoners for successfull re-entry to society. | $5,000 |
| Harbour House of Central Florida Inc | Shelter andassistance to domesticabuse victims. | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central FL | Lodging for families ofcritically ill child patientsin central FL. | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Assist families of militaryand 1st responders killedor injured in action. | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Collect/distributefood for needy & impoverished. | $5,000 |
| Christian Sharing Center | Meet immediate and long-termneeds of poor/homelessin Central FL | $5,000 |
| Individual | Cancer treatmentmedical billsassistance. | $3,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Teams military vets w/ 1stresponders to providedisaster relief recovery. | $2,500 |
| Smile Train | Free cleftsurgery to childrenin developing nations. | $2,500 |
| Samaritan Village | Save place for sex-traffickedwomen can heal &reclaim their lives. | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Raise awareness of &provide programs &services to wounded warriors. | $2,500 |
| Beta of Titusville Inc | Material/guidance/trainingassistance tomothers in crisis pregnancy. | $2,000 |
| Central Florida Diaper Bank | Provide diapers,wipeseduc. & referrals to at-risk parents of infants. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon S Nutt
- Karen S Nutt
- Elizabeth Bohn
- Gordon S Nutt II
- Karin Sargeant
Questions people ask
Does Gordon and Karen Nutt Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gordon and Karen Nutt Foundation Inc give?
$71,912 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gordon and Karen Nutt Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gordon S Nutt (President), Karen S Nutt (Treasurer), Elizabeth Bohn (Director) and Gordon S Nutt II (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gordon and Karen Nutt Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and faith communities.