The Nussdorf Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Nussdorf Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.2 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$3.2 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$16.7 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.0 million the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 53 | $19.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 61 | $17.4 million |
| 2025 | $3.2 million | 54 | $16.7 million |
How to apply
The Nussdorf Family 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 The Nussdorf Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 22 | $1.3 million |
| Maryland | 8 | $605,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $408,000 |
| New York | 11 | $302,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $250,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $95,000 |
| California | 3 | $37,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Independence Scholarship Program Inc | Fall 2025 - education & career focused student organizations | $250,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Nursing/innovation program | $208,000 |
| Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Jhh virtual nursing program | $200,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Lawrence c. Nussdorf urban leadership program | $200,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Adas Isreal Hebrew Congregation | General purpose | $195,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | General purpose | $160,000 |
| Weta | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Buffalo Seminary | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Department of neurology & neurosurgery/drachman fund for physician- scientists | $100,000 |
| Medstar Health Inc | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Sixth & I Historic Synagogue | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology-Development and Alumni Engagement | General purpose | $100,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | Opportunity maryland promise scholarship maryland promise | $100,000 |
| DC Preparatory Academy | General purpose | $72,375 |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp | Sts: area of greatest need | $50,000 |
| Jackson Hole Jewish Community | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Medstar Health Inc | Eileen ferrell nurse relaxation and wellness center at medstar georgetown | $50,000 |
| Temple Micah | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Buffalo Seminary | Sola program | $40,000 |
| Honeymoon Israel Foundation Inc | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | Sts: area of greatest need | $30,000 |
| Martha's Table | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Jhu wiilmer institute/dr. Suzy chen gift fund | $25,000 |
| The Museum of Language Arts | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Washington Institute | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Directed giving for young leadership | $20,500 |
| National Partnership for Women & Families | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Washington School for Girls | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Change Summer | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Reimagining taggart lake | $15,000 |
| One Table | National infrastructure in 2025 | $15,000 |
| Buffalo Seminary | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| College Track | General purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melanie Franco Nussdorf
- Susan Cochran
- Jed F Nussdorf
- Benjamin Af Nussdorf
Questions people ask
Does The Nussdorf Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nussdorf Family Foundation Inc give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Nussdorf Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Melanie Franco Nussdorf (President), Susan Cochran (Secretary and Treasurer), Jed F Nussdorf (Assistant Vice President) and Benjamin Af Nussdorf (Assistant Vice President).
What does The Nussdorf Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.