Private foundation · EIN 54-1743148 · Herndon, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nelson J and Katherine Friant Post Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Virginia. The foundation accepts applications (See attached application form.) and its median grant is $6,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $67K total, median $6,000. 100% of grants stayed in Virginia. Stated restrictions:

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$67K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in VA
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
See attached application form.
Assets
$1.5M

How to apply

Contact: The Nj and Kf Post Foundation, 299 Herndon Parkway Ste 206, Herndon, Va, 7034780320 Deadlines: Restrictions:

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nextstop Theatre CompanyHerndon, VATo fund productions and educational programs for children and families.$20K
Herndon-Reston Fish IncHerndon, VATo provide emergency assistance to families within Herndon and Reston$10K
All Ages Read TogetherHerndon, VATo support assistance to at-risk pre-school children by providing individualized school readiness instruction.$10K
Food for NeighborsReston, VATo support its mission of ending child hunger in northern virginia$7,000
St Joseph's Catholic ChurchHerndon, VATo support the church's outreach program.$6,000
Herndon Village NetworkHerndon, VATo support herndon village network ride services to the senior citizens of herndon va.$6,000
Fairfax Symphony OrchrestraFairfax, VATo support its musical education program 'link-up' reaching title i school students in fairfax county elementary schools$3,000
Herndon Woman's ClubHerndon, VATo support wreaths across america, and the laying of wreaths on the graves of veterans.$2,500
The Fairfax Ballet CompanyChantilly, VATo provide training for injury prevention ofererd to all company dancers.$2,500

About this foundation

Nelson J and Katherine Friant Post Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Herndon, Virginia, administered in care of W Craig Thompson, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Nelson J and Katherine Friant Post Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Deadlines: See attached application form..

How much does Nelson J and Katherine Friant Post Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $67K across 9 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Nelson J and Katherine Friant Post Foundation Inc give?

Virginia (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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