Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $166,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $22,500. 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$166,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155,000 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $134,100 | 24 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $155,000 | 28 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $166,000 | 30 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn 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 Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 7 | $44,500 |
| Colorado | 6 | $27,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $20,000 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $17,500 |
| California | 3 | $13,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mystic Aquarium | Unrestricted general | $22,500 |
| Icci-Int'l Cryosphere Climate Initiative | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic Church | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Holy Family Monastery | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Mohonk Preserve | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Access Surf Hawaii | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Jamesville Community Museum | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Ragged Mountain Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Friends of Co Avalanche Information Ctr | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Atlantic Shark Institute | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Gnome Surf | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Conservancy | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Student Conservation Association | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Yosemite Institute | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Access Fund | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Ccar - CT Cmty for Addiction Recovery | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Ironman Foundation | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Danny Drescher Scholarship - Uc at SF | Scholarships - parkmedic | $3,000 |
| Salt Pond Coalition Inc | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Spiriitual Life Center | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Theatre Silco | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Healing Therapies Thru Sharing | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Prout School Golf Team | Unrestricted general | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter A Naktenis
- Patricia E Knight-Bellisle
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn give?
$166,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter A Naktenis (Treasurer), Patricia E Knight-Bellisle (Vice Pres) and Bank of America (Agent for Fiduciary).
What does Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.