Private foundation · EIN 13-6161525 · New York, New York

Nexstar Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 58 grants paid, $369K total, median $5,000. 5% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
58
$369K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
5%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.3M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 15 of 58 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Emergency Assistance Foundation IncOrlando, FLAble to make goals and mission$25K
American National Red CrossWashington, DCAble to make goals and mission$25K
Cancer Support Community of Eastern Nc IncGreenville, NCAble to make goals and mission$11K
Drum Major Institute IncWashington, DCAble to make goals and mission$10K
ALS in the Heartland IncMillard, NEAble to make goals and mission$10K
The Knowledge House Fellowship Inc Rw WinnerBronx, NYAble to make goals and mission$10K
Facial Pain Research Foundation IncGainesville, FLAble to make goals and mission$10K
American Legion Mountaineer Boys State IncCharleston, WVAble to make goals and mission$10K
Armed Services Ymcaof the USASan Diego, CAAble to make goals and mission$10K
United Way of Siouxland Deg Siouxland Recovery FundSioux City, IAAble to make goals and mission$10K
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NYAble to make gaols and mission$10K
Community Partners the Sam Rubin Memorial Scholarship FundLos Angeles, CAAble to make goals and mission$10K
The Salvation ArmyLynn Haven, FLAble to make goals and mission$10K
Salvation Army of High PointHigh Point, NCAble to make goals and mission$10K
Make a Wish Foundation of East Tennessee IncKnoxville, TNAble to make gaols and mission$7,500

By state: Florida 3 · District of Columbia 3 · California 5 · North Carolina 3 · New York 3 · Georgia 6

About this foundation

Nexstar Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 1960. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Nexstar Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Nexstar Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $369K across 58 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Nexstar Charitable Foundation give?

Florida (3 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), California (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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