Nagel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nagel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Teton Village, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,863 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $865 and the largest $70,000. 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$105,863
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$865
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,391 the year before.
81% 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 | $15,000 | 8 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $45,391 | 10 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $105,863 | 16 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Nagel 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 Nagel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $70,245 |
| Wyoming | 9 | $21,942 |
| Illinois | 2 | $7,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,176 |
| Idaho | 1 | $500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Jackson Hole Land Trust | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research | Charitable | $5,176 |
| Lake Forest College | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Riverbend Project | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Teton County Search and Rescue Foundation | Charitable | $1,025 |
| Coombs Foundation | Charitable | $705 |
| Paws of Jackson Hole | Charitable | $512 |
| Wilson Volunteer Fire Department | Charitable | $500 |
| Teton Valley Trails & Pathways | Charitable | $500 |
| Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Dilworth Center | Charitable | $500 |
| Cornell Lab of Orinthology | Charitable | $245 |
| Womentum | Charitable | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Vernon J Nagel
- Jeannette G Nagel
- Vernon B Nagel
- Allison W Nagel
Questions people ask
Does Nagel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nagel Family Foundation give?
$105,863 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $865.
Who runs Nagel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vernon J Nagel (Director, President, Secretary), Jeannette G Nagel (Director, VP, Treasurer), Vernon B Nagel (Director) and Allison W Nagel (Director).
What does Nagel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and health.