Nystrom Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nystrom Family Foundation is a private foundation in Salem, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $262,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$262,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $182,660 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $173,300 | 9 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $182,660 | 10 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $262,000 | 10 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Nystrom Family 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 Nystrom Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $262,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockport-Fulton Good Samaritans | Program support | $50,000 |
| Rockport-Fulton ISD Foundation Inc | Program support | $50,000 |
| Aransas County Council on Aging | Program support | $40,000 |
| Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute | Program support | $24,000 |
| Access Inc | Program support | $20,000 |
| Wings Rescue Center | Program support | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Aransas County | Program support | $17,000 |
| Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| Rockport Cultural Arts District | Program support | $14,000 |
| Friends of Aransas National Wildlife Refuge | Program support | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Jeanfreau
- Heidi Jenfreau
- Danielle Bowers
Questions people ask
Does Nystrom Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nystrom Family Foundation give?
$262,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Nystrom Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Jeanfreau (Dir, Pres), Heidi Jenfreau (Dir, VP, Tr) and Danielle Bowers (Dir, VP).
What does Nystrom Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.