The John F Nagel Foundation
Accepts applications
The John F Nagel Foundation is a private foundation in Eagle, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $224,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$224,000
- Assets$33.0 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
5% of its 2024 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 | $1.4 million | 21 | $30.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 20 | $33.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ryan Fornstrom 435 East Shore Drive Suite 140, Eagle, ID 83616 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (208) 387-7962 |
| What to submit | Request application by letter or by website and application will be mailed. |
| Deadlines | Applications must be submitted by 10/31 |
| Restrictions | Southwestern Idaho |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The John F Nagel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 19 | $1.4 million |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of Western Idaho | Provides scholarships to second-year students in select career and technical education degree programs | $224,000 |
| Boise State University | Nursing & radiological science scholarships | $200,000 |
| St Luke's Children's Hospital | Operations for only children's hospital in idaho | $125,000 |
| Genesis Community Clinic | Provides funds for purchase of supplies & fund medical staffing, program coordination, software subscription, it equipment & website support. | $106,960 |
| Warhawk Air Museum | Education programs, warbird round up, veterans day breakfast | $90,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Ada County | Fund workforce readiness program | $75,000 |
| Salvation Army of Ada County | Dress a child and bridges out of poverty education programs | $60,500 |
| Assistance League of Boise | Operation school bell & teen retail programs | $60,000 |
| Faces of Hope Foundation | Fund victims emergency fund | $60,000 |
| Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs - Camp Hodia | Teen self-reliance program and expansion of hodia buddy camps | $60,000 |
| Women's & Children's Alliance | Funds help the victim services safe shelter program | $60,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of SW Idaho | Mentor program operations | $54,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Support for trained volunteers to provide basic necessities to those in need | $47,500 |
| Children's Free Dental Clinic Inc | Purchase preventative & restorative supplies, wellness kits, and supports mobile dental clinic | $40,000 |
| Jayden Deluca Foundation | Heart hero program and beats and rhythms heart camp | $32,500 |
| The Mentoring Network | Adult-to-youth mentoring program | $28,100 |
| Children's Museum of Idaho | Operations | $25,000 |
| Bishop Kelly High School - Paths | Paths program to help underprivileged students continue in school. | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Idaho History | National history day competition travel scholarships and buses for travel | $5,000 |
| Release Recovery Foundation | Operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vance Miller
- Tahnee Fornstrom
- Ryan Fornstrom
Questions people ask
Does The John F Nagel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications must be submitted by 10/31.
How much does The John F Nagel Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs The John F Nagel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Vance Miller (President), Tahnee Fornstrom (Secretary) and Ryan Fornstrom (Vice President/Treasurer).
What does The John F Nagel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.