Paul S Nadler Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Paul S Nadler Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $956,000 in 73 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$956,000
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$21.4 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $776,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $726,000 | 51 | $17.0 million |
| 2024 | $776,000 | 55 | $19.3 million |
| 2025 | $956,000 | 73 | $21.4 million |
How to apply
Paul S Nadler Family Charitable Trust 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Paul S Nadler Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $349,000 |
| New York | 21 | $319,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $124,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $54,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $36,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $15,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gardens of Golden Gate Park | General | $55,000 |
| World Union for Progressive Judaism | General | $55,000 |
| National Public Radio | General | $54,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General | $54,000 |
| Earthjustice | General | $50,000 |
| Natural Resorces Defense Council | General | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | General | $50,000 |
| University of California San Franc | General | $45,000 |
| Israaid US Global Assistance | General | $37,500 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund | General | $37,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $35,000 |
| Hias | General | $35,000 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | General | $30,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General | $25,000 |
| Start Early | General | $25,000 |
| California State Parks Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Friends & Foundation of the San Fra Public Library | General | $15,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | General | $15,000 |
| Beyond Legal Aid | General | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General | $10,000 |
| Healthwell Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Kby Congregation | General | $10,000 |
| Kqed Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Legal Aid at Work | General | $10,000 |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | General | $10,000 |
| Legal Aid Society | General | $10,000 |
| Lone Star Legal Aid | General | $10,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General | $10,000 |
| The Legal Aid Society | General | $10,000 |
| United Jewish Federation of Ny | General | $10,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | General | $10,000 |
| All May See Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Greater NJ | General | $5,000 |
| Bank Street College of Education | General | $5,000 |
| Brothers for Life | General | $5,000 |
| Brown Risd Hillel | General | $5,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conserva | General | $5,000 |
| Hand in Hand American Friends of the Ctr for Jewish-Arab Ed in Israel | General | $5,000 |
| Harlem Grown | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beverly Nadler
- David E Nadler
- Julie B Nadler
- Saul L Nadler
Questions people ask
Does Paul S Nadler Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul S Nadler Family Charitable Trust give?
$956,000 in tax year 2025, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Paul S Nadler Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Beverly Nadler (Trustee), David E Nadler (Trustee), Julie B Nadler (Trustee) and Saul L Nadler (Trustee).
What does Paul S Nadler Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.