Lori & Michael Nash Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lori & Michael Nash Foundation is a private foundation in Ridgewood, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $770,006 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $8,287 and the largest $167,081. 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$770,006
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$8,287
- Largest grant$167,081
- Assets$19.1 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
74% 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 | $539,583 | 40 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 22 | $21.0 million |
| 2025 | $770,006 | 39 | $19.1 million |
How to apply
Lori & Michael 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 Lori & Michael Nash Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $489,572 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $172,596 |
| California | 4 | $35,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,708 |
| Florida | 2 | $17,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $15,181 |
| Indiana | 1 | $8,287 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,400 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,200 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Melanoma Research Foundation | Program support | $167,081 |
| Dream Charter School | Program support | $100,000 |
| Spark Youth NYC Inc | Program support | $100,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | Program support | $60,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | Program support | $50,000 |
| MCC Theater | Program support | $26,450 |
| Teaching Matters | Program support | $25,725 |
| Groundswell Charitable Foundation | Program support | $25,000 |
| Harlem Rbi Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| Brightfocus Foundation | Program support | $20,708 |
| Answer the Call New York Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund | Program support | $18,653 |
| Tom Jay Coughlin Fund Foundation | Program support | $15,000 |
| Met Council | Program support | $10,800 |
| Good Food Works | Program support | $10,676 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Program support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Program support | $10,000 |
| Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Lisa B Fishman Foundation Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Tee Off Fore Life Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Grahams Foundation | Program support | $8,287 |
| 52nd Street Project | Program support | $6,545 |
| Individual | Program support | $5,400 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission | Program support | $5,400 |
| Devils Youth Foundation Inc | Program support | $5,181 |
| Blood Cancer United | Program support | $5,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Program support | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan | Program support | $5,000 |
| American Indian Health and Family Services | Program support | $3,200 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Inc | Program support | $2,500 |
| Project Toal (Trip of A Lifetime) | Program support | $1,894 |
| RW Everyaction Donations | Program support | $1,859 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Program support | $1,800 |
| Bradley Hospital Foundation | Program support | $1,800 |
| Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund | Program support | $1,800 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Program support | $1,800 |
| Fund the First | Program support | $1,170 |
| Georgetown University Bellringer | Program support | $515 |
| Stanford University | Program support | $500 |
| Chapel Haven Schleifer Center | Program support | $262 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Nash
- Lori Nash
Questions people ask
Does Lori & Michael Nash Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lori & Michael Nash Foundation give?
$770,006 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $8,287.
Who runs Lori & Michael Nash Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Nash (Director; President) and Lori Nash (Director; Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Lori & Michael Nash Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, youth programs and education.