Private foundation · EIN 23-7028881 · Tryon, North Carolina

Anna & Nathan Flax Foundation Inc

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: 14 grants paid, $152K total, median $7,500. 57% of grants stayed in North Carolina. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$152K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in NC
57%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.0M

How to apply

Letter listing the organization's name, address, telephone number, charitable nature, amount requested and purpose of funds. Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Henderson County & Thermal Belt HabHendersonvilee, NCCharity$25K
Hendersonville TheatreHendersonville, NCCharity$25K
Housing Assitance Corporation WncHendersonville, NCCharity$25K
SafelightHendersonvile, NCCharity$25K
Manna FoodbankMills River, NCCharity$15K
Female Hebrew Benevolent SocietyPhiladelphia, PACharity$10K
The Good People FundMillburn, NJCharity$10K
Osher Marin JCCSan Rafael, CACharity$5,000
Tyron Arts & Crafts SchoolTyron, NCEducation$5,000
Montford Park PlayersAshville, NCCharity$3,000
The Representation ProjectSacramento, CACharity$2,500
Environmental Media AssociationBel Air, CACharity$550
Henderson County Geneaological & HiHendersonville, NCCharity$500
Ppfa Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCCharity$250

By state: North Carolina 8 · Pennsylvania 1 · New Jersey 1 · California 3 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Anna & Nathan Flax Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Tryon, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 1976. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Anna & Nathan Flax Foundation Inc 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 Anna & Nathan Flax Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $152K across 14 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Anna & Nathan Flax Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (8 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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