Private foundation · EIN 88-0399323 · Carson City, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John and Grace Nauman 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: 8 grants paid, $168K total, median $12K. 100% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$168K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in NV
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of NevadarenoReno, NVScholarshipsfor scholarships$93K
Boys and Girls Club of Western NevadaCarson City, NVCapital improvements$19K
Nevada State MuseumCarson City, NVCapital improvements$15K
FIRST Presbytarian ChurchCarson City, NVCapital improvements$14K
Brewery Arts CenterCarson City, NVSummer camp program$10K
Children's Museum of Northern NevadaCarson City, NVCapital improvements$8,000
Carson High SchoolCarson City, NVGeneral operating support$5,000
Historic Fourth Ward School MuseumVirginia City, NVGeneral & unrestricted$4,000

About this foundation

John and Grace Nauman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carson City, Nevada, administered in care of Todd Russell, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 John and Grace Nauman 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 John and Grace Nauman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $168K across 8 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does John and Grace Nauman Foundation give?

Nevada (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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