Nexstar Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nexstar Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $368,800 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$368,800
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $379,900 the year before.
71% of its 2024 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 | $379,900 | 53 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $368,800 | 58 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Nexstar Charitable 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 Nexstar Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $37,500 |
| California | 5 | $32,500 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $25,800 |
| New York | 3 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 6 | $22,500 |
| Iowa | 3 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 4 | $18,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $17,500 |
| Virginia | 4 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $25,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Able to make goals and mission | $25,000 |
| Cancer Support Community of Eastern NC Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $10,800 |
| Drum Major Institute Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $10,000 |
| ALS in the Heartland Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $10,000 |
| The Knowledge House Fellowship Inc RW Winner | Able to make goals and mission | $10,000 |
| Facial Pain Research Foundation Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $10,000 |
| American Legion Mountaineer Boys State Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $10,000 |
| Armed Services Ymcaof the USA | Able to make goals and mission | $10,000 |
| United Way of Siouxland Deg Siouxland Recovery Fund | Able to make goals and mission | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Able to make gaols and mission | $10,000 |
| Community Partners the Sam Rubin Memorial Scholarship Fund | Able to make goals and mission | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Able to make goals and mission | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army of High Point | Able to make goals and mission | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of East Tennessee Inc | Able to make gaols and mission | $7,500 |
| Sioux Empire United Way Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| The Huntsville Hospital Foundation Inc to Be Designated to the Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| Phildelphia Union Foundation | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| Police Athlectic League of Philadelphia | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| United Way of Broome County | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| Ability Connection Texas | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation | Able to make gaols and mission | $5,000 |
| The Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| United Way of the Coastal Empire Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| United Way of the Lowcountry Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater High Point Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| American National Red Cross Southwest Georgia | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc Chicago Chapter | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| Desert Springs Church | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| Teammates Mentoring Program | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Roanoke | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater la Crosse Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of Albuquerque Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| Honor Flight Northeast Indiana Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| Annie L Dawson Foundation | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Inc | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Home of Sioux City Iowa | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| Jasper County Casa | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis | Able to make goals and mission | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Perry Sook
- Michael Biard
- Rachel Morgan
- Randall Bradford
- Patrick J Cusick
Questions people ask
Does Nexstar Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nexstar Charitable Foundation give?
$368,800 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Nexstar Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Perry Sook (Chairman and Ceo), Michael Biard (President), Rachel Morgan (Secretary) and Randall Bradford (SVP Finance) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Nexstar Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and health.