Nurmi Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nurmi Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $163,600 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,300 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$163,600
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,300
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was down from $220,000 the year before.
82% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $77,000 | 9 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 8 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $163,600 | 12 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Nurmi Family 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 Nurmi Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $80,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $40,600 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BABY2BABY | Emergency supplies and materials for victims of la wildfires | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Meals for disaster/emergencies: la fire | $25,000 |
| Individual | Four year scholarship | $20,000 |
| Miriam's Kitchen | Food and housing for chronically homeless | $20,000 |
| Abramson Scholarship Foundation | College scholarships for poor inner city children | $15,000 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Church | Angel ministry (support for crisis pregnancies) and english learning students | $10,600 |
| Bagly | At risk queer youth | $10,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Food for hungry in dc | $10,000 |
| Visitation School | Scholarship for needy children | $10,000 |
| Siena Academy | Staffing/professional development for catholic school | $8,000 |
| Shepherd Foundation | Catholic scholarships in dc area | $5,000 |
| Writer's Center | Writing workshop | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas D Nurmi Sr
- Marguerite Elaine Nurmi
- Thomas D Nurmi Jr
- Jennifer Marie Shoop
- Elizabeth O Sites
- Christina L Castle
- Eleanor R Nurmi
- Meagan Lehr
- Jamison Sites
- Landon Shoop
- Cleo Schneider
- Aryn Castle
Questions people ask
Does Nurmi Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nurmi Family Foundation give?
$163,600 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,300.
Who runs Nurmi Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas D Nurmi Sr (Board Member), Marguerite Elaine Nurmi (Board Member), Thomas D Nurmi Jr (Board Member) and Jennifer Marie Shoop (Chair) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Nurmi Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and human services.