Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation
The Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine. It makes contributions to charitable organizations, which it selects in advance.
Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation at a glance
In short: Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation gave $202K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $202,256
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,466
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,234,751
- +7.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Baker Newman Noyes PO Box 507, Portland, ME 04112
Phone: (212) 869-8100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Brain Tumor Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 139 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 78% of grant dollars. Other listed recipient-state shares were New Jersey (5%), Maryland (3%), Washington, DC (3%), and Tennessee (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 37 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 134% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2021) to $237K (2022). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Brain Tumor Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| King Baudouin Foundation US New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Cite du Vin New York, NY | General Support | $12,000 |
| America Israel Cultural Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hands in 4 Youth West Milford, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom HastingsOnHudson, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Law School Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $7,500 |
| Brooklyn Rescue Mission Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $7,500 |
| Feeding Westchester Elmsford, NY | General Support | $7,500 |
| Hias Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,234,751 | $331,388 | $277,718 | $202,256 | 37 | $244,097 | $269,697 | $246,099 |
| 2023 | $4,866,177 | $-704 | $284,430 | $214,823 | 36 | $259,192 | $111,000 | $245,868 |
| 2022 | $4,642,308 | $-485,664 | $335,822 | $237,369 | 35 | $276,345 | $28,544 | $254,556 |
| 2021 | $6,034,755 | $2,033,554 | $117,139 | $86,319 | 31 | $95,459 | $435,128 | $246,509 |
| 2020 | $4,052,786 | $3,873,814 | $37,028 | — | — | — | $70,986 | $107,842 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation reported a distributable amount of $246K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Feeding Westchester describes its mission as addressing hunger and access to healthy food in Westchester County; HIAS describes its work as helping refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity; and Children of Promise NYC says it supports children of incarcerated parents.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in Jewish cultural engagement (Reboot), nature conservation (World Wildlife Fund), equitable access to nutritious food (Feeding America), and life-saving heart surgery for children (Surgeons of Hope Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $202,256. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $20,000 each to Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation and King Baudouin Foundation US; $12,000 to American Friends of Cite du Vin; and $10,000 each to America Israel Cultural Foundation, Hands in 4 Youth, and Temple Beth Shalom.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ronald S Pohl is listed as a trustee.
Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation is led by Ronald S Pohl, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald S Pohl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $39K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $39K, to Ronald S Pohl (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation
How much does Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation give each year?
Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation gave $202K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $215K across 36 grants.
What is Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation's typical grant size?
Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,466, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation give grants?
Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (18 grants), Brooklyn, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation's largest grantees?
Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Brain Tumor Foundation ($20,000), King Baudouin Foundation US ($20,000) and American Friends of Cite du Vin ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation?
Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $244K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $246K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation's EIN?
Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4538129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Eva and Howard Nacht Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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