Ralph Nye Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ralph Nye Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $158,030 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $3,501 and the largest $37,340. 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$158,030
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$3,501
- Largest grant$37,340
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $142,000 the year before.
6% 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 | $130,000 | 35 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $142,000 | 33 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $158,030 | 32 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Ralph Nye 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 Ralph Nye Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 30 | $156,030 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weber State University | Grant/contribution | $37,340 |
| Nature Conservancy of Utah | Grant/contribution | $9,802 |
| Ycc Family Crisis Center | Grant/contribution | $9,084 |
| Lantern House | Grant/contribution | $8,168 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Grant/contribution | $6,368 |
| Ogden-Weber Tech College | Grant/contribution | $6,068 |
| Weber County Library Fund | Grant/contribution | $5,834 |
| YMCA of Northern Utah | Grant/contribution | $5,834 |
| Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music | Grant/contribution | $5,551 |
| Friends for Sight | Grant/contribution | $5,251 |
| Ogden Nature Center | Grant/contribution | $4,668 |
| People Helping People | Grant/contribution | $4,668 |
| Treehouse Children's Museum | Grant/contribution | $4,668 |
| Family Counseling Service | Grant/contribution | $4,501 |
| Rite Care of Utah | Grant/contribution | $3,851 |
| Weber Community Foundation - Ogden Musical Theatre | Grant/contribution | $3,501 |
| Senior Charity Care Foundation | Grant/contribution | $3,501 |
| Ability Foundation | Grant/contribution | $2,917 |
| Ogden School Foundation | Grant/contribution | $2,917 |
| Trails Foundation of Northern Utah | Grant/contribution | $2,917 |
| Weber Human Services Foundation - Senior Companion Program | Grant/contribution | $2,917 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation | Grant/contribution | $2,334 |
| Northern Utah Coalition | Grant/contribution | $2,334 |
| Onstage Ogden | Grant/contribution | $2,334 |
| Utah Animal Adoption Center | Grant/contribution | $2,334 |
| West Valley Arts | Grant/contribution | $2,334 |
| Center for Grieving Children | Grant/contribution | $1,167 |
| Needs Beyond Medicine | Grant/contribution | $1,167 |
| Lan Su Chinese Garden | Grant/contribution | $1,000 |
| Teens Inc | Grant/contribution | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Utah | Grant/contribution | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah | Grant/contribution | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory B Nye
- Bret Nye
- Jay C Nye
- Erin Nye
- Steven M Nye
- Diana Hagen
- Mark P Nye
- Rick Nye
- Sean Mooney
Questions people ask
Does Ralph Nye Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ralph Nye Charitable Foundation give?
$158,030 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $3,501.
Who runs Ralph Nye Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregory B Nye (Member), Bret Nye (Member), Jay C Nye (Member) and Erin Nye (Member) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Ralph Nye Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and human services.