The Nemec Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Nemec Family Fund is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 8 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $115,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $94,750 | 5 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $115,500 | 8 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 8 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
The Nemec Family Fund 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 The Nemec Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 | $27,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's School | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| National Cathedral School | GENERAL purpose | $10,000 |
| Adaptive sports at Mount Snow | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Concord Hill School | GENERAL purpose | $5,000 |
| A Wider Circle Inc | GENERAL purpose | $5,000 |
| Third Option Foundation | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Foundation of the University of North Carolina | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| New Canaan School Inc | General Purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Nemec Jr
- Jutta M Nemec
- Joseph Edward Nemec III
- John Williams Nemec
- Carmen Lamas
- Michael Paul Nemec
- Jennifer Bergeron
Questions people ask
Does The Nemec Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nemec Family Fund give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Nemec Family Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Nemec Jr (Trustee), Jutta M Nemec (Trustee), Joseph Edward Nemec III (Trustee) and John Williams Nemec (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Nemec Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.