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The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation

Preselected recipients only Kings Mountain, North Carolina · EIN 472131533

The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation is a private foundation in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,160 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $7,100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $22,447 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$41,3655$296,045
2024$22,4473$351,676
2025$12,1603$384,722

How to apply

The Nathan O'Brien Childrens 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $7,100 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts1$4,000
North Carolina1$1,060

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Our Lady of Kibeho OrphanageOperational Support$7,100
Jett Foundation for Duchenne Family
Norwell, MA
Handicap Van$4,000
West Elementary School
Kings Mountain, NC
Student Programs$1,060

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation give?

$12,160 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.

Who runs The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Hayne Neisler (Director), Greg Head (Director), Rod O' Brien (Director) and Jennifer O' Brien (Executive Director).

What does The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international and education.

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