Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc
Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Charlestown, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $425K. Net investment income was $372K.
Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc gave $425K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $425K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $424,667
- -29.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $424,667
- +253.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $424,667
- Total assets
- $10,323,127
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation ($425K).
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 12 grants of 16 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $239K (2021) to $600K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | Restricted contribution to support charitable projects designated by the helen g nassif fund (donor-advised fund). | $424,667 |
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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 | $10,323,127 | $668,087 | $536,838 | $424,667 | 1 | $523,172 | $372,436 | $717,968 |
| 2023 | $10,191,878 | $392,898 | $609,489 | $600,000 | 5 | $604,650 | $388,248 | $692,197 |
| 2022 | $10,408,469 | $261,898 | $435,116 | $400,000 | 3 | $426,938 | $230,726 | $640,802 |
| 2021 | $10,581,687 | $326,420 | $760,991 | $239,297 | 4 | $723,590 | $312,595 | $607,549 |
| 2020 | $11,016,258 | $135,545 | $681,144 | $467,001 | 3 | — | $244,727 | $452,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $718K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc is led by Alex Skaff, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alex Skaff
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Amosson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John M. Nassif
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marina A. Nassif
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Amosson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian S. Chapman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc
How much does Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc give each year?
Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc gave $425K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $600K across 5 grants.
How large is Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc?
Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $523K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $718K (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.
Where does Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc operate?
Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Iowa, Indiana, West Virginia.
What is Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc's EIN?
Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2031005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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
Live grants for the work Helen G Nassif Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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