Private foundation · EIN 47-4622381 · La Jolla, California · Public & societal benefit

Natan 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: 10 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $45K. 40% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$1.3M
Median grant
$45K
Stays in CA
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of San DiegoSan Diego, CATo provide lifesaving humanitarian relief and sustain the jewish community in san diego and around the world.$750K
Jewish Agency for Israel North AmericaNew York, NYTo provide support for the global jewish framework that ensures global jewish safety, strengthens jewish identity and connects jews to isra…$250K
The Shalom Hartman InstituteNew York, NYTo strengthen jewish peoplehood, identity, and pluralism; to enhance the jewish and democratic character of israel; and to ensure that juda…$150K
American Israel Education FoundationWashington, DCTo provide grants to support select educational programs associated with aipac, america's pro-israel lobby, including middle east research,…$75K
The Grauer Foundation for EducationEncinitas, CATo provide students with educational innovation and a values-based curriculum promoting empowerment, emancipation and efficacy as learners…$65K
Jewish ColoradoDenver, COTo mobilize resources to ensure that jewish culture remains vibrant, secure, and accessible for all jews in colorado and abroad.$25K
American Friends of Leket IsraelTeaneck, NJTo lead the safe, effective and efficient collection and distribution of surplus nutritious food in israel, to those who need it.$10K
Jewish Family Service of San DiegoSan Diego, CATo build a stronger, healthier, more resilient san diego. to provide essential services such as nutrition assistance, economic assistance,…$10K
Congregation Beth IsraelSan Diego, CATo connect members of community through spiritual enrichment and lifelong learning$5,000
America GivesNew York, NYTo challenge businesses, non-profits, schools, youth groups, faith-based networks, and organizations to increase volunteering and inspire a…$2,000

By state: California 4 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 1 · Colorado 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Natan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Jolla, California, administered in care of Dana L Zeff, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Natan 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 Natan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 10 grants, a median of $45K.

Where does Natan Foundation give?

California (4 grants), New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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