The Nutting Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Nutting Foundation is a private foundation in Wheeling, West Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $924,600 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $110,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$924,600
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$21.9 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $754,500 the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 | $754,500 | 19 | $19.7 million |
| 2024 | $924,600 | 24 | $21.9 million |
How to apply
The Nutting 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 The Nutting Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 9 | $410,000 |
| New York | 2 | $220,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $112,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $60,600 |
| Missouri | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Trust | Robert m. Nutting family fund | $110,000 |
| Bessemer Trust | Robert m. Nutting family fund | $110,000 |
| Bethany College | Capital gift to honor g. Ogden nutting | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley | The nutting fund | $100,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy | Artist in residence program | $60,000 |
| Oglebay Foundation | Nutting winter sports complex | $50,000 |
| The Linsly School | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in WV | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| Williams College | Support of the williams-mystic program | $50,000 |
| T Rowe Price | The nutting charitable gift fund | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | To support the cause | $25,000 |
| President & Fellows of Harvard College | To support the cause | $25,000 |
| The Hotchkiss Fund | The hotchkiss fund | $25,000 |
| Williams College | 50 for 50 women's equity in leadership & annual fund | $20,000 |
| Phillips Academy | Gallery of american art, peabody museum, community outreach, french dept. Etc. | $17,000 |
| St Matthew's Church | In honor of g. Ogden nutting | $15,000 |
| West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities | Circle of vision scholarship program & bethany annual fund | $15,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | Ogden journalism seminar series presented by the reed college of media | $15,000 |
| Wheeling Country Day School | Annual fund | $15,000 |
| UCLA School of Law | Dean's discretionary fund | $12,500 |
| The Thacher School | Annual fund | $7,500 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Annual giving fund | $1,500 |
| Media Impact Funders | General support of operations | $600 |
| Colorado College | Annual fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Nutting
- William O Nutting
Questions people ask
Does The Nutting Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nutting Foundation give?
$924,600 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Nutting Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert M Nutting (President) and William O Nutting (Secretary).
What does The Nutting Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.