Private foundation · EIN 46-6319998 · Austin, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nutrition Science 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: 5 grants paid, $220K total, median $30K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$220K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Organic Farming Research FoundationSanta Cruz, CAFurther organic farming research$120K
US Biochar InitiativePortland, ORAdvance biochar standards$45K
Mad AgricultureBoulder, COSupport organic/regenerative farming$30K
American Farmland TrustWashington, DCPromote organic farming practices$20K
FarmaidCambridge, MAPromote family farm system of ag$5,000

By state: California 1 · Oregon 1 · Colorado 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Nutrition Science Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Nutrition Science 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 Nutrition Science Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $220K across 5 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Nutrition Science Foundation give?

California (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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