The Nochera Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Nochera Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$220,867
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $10,000 the year before.
57% 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 | $9,000 | 4 | $187,173 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 6 | $200,238 |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 7 | $220,867 |
How to apply
| Contact | Joseph Nochera 1506 Gartland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206-2755 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 425-3357 |
| What to submit | The purpose for which funds are requested, copy of IRS determination letter |
What The Nochera Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 3 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms | To preserve, enhance, and promote shelby park and bottoms, a nearly 1300 acre park, containing miles of trails, multiple playgrounds, facilities and historic structures for everyone to appreciate and protect. | $3,000 |
| Joseph V Fraioli Memorial Foundation | To strive to enhance the quality of life for individuals facing developmental challenges and mental health issues | $2,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Abc works to prevent the extinction of the most endangered birds by helping partner groups to establish and sustain protected reserves. | $1,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | To serve neighbors experiencing homelessness and hunger. | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Middle Tennessee | A worldwide charitable fellowship united by a common loyalty for the purpose of helping people grow in spirit, mind and body. | $1,000 |
| The Store | The store brings hope and nourishment to neighbors in need. | $1,000 |
| Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation | Protect the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Virginia S Nochera
- Joseph T Nochera
Questions people ask
Does The Nochera Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Nochera Family Foundation give?
$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Nochera Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Virginia S Nochera (Trustee) and Joseph T Nochera (Trustee).
What does The Nochera Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.