Private foundation · EIN 88-2763998 · Palm Bch Gdns, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nathanson Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $1,100 total, median $100. 43% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$1,100
Median grant
$100
Stays in FL
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
USA for UnhcrWashington, DCCharitable$500
Harrison Childrens CenterHarrison, NYCharitable$200
Habitat for HumanityLake Worth, FLCharitable$100
Ballenisles Charities Foundation IncPalm Beach Gardens, FLCharitable$100
Southern Poverty Law Center IncMontgomery, ALCharitable$100
Ballenisles Wildlife FoundationPalm Beach Gardens, FLCharitable$50
St Josephs Indian SchoolChamberlain, SDCharitable$50

By state: District of Columbia 1 · Florida 3 · New York 1 · Alabama 1 · South Dakota 1

About this foundation

Nathanson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Bch Gdns, Florida, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Nathanson Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Nathanson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1,100 across 7 grants, a median of $100.

Where does Nathanson Family Foundation give?

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

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