John and Grace Nauman Foundation
John and Grace Nauman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Carson City, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $168K. Net investment income was $260K.
John and Grace Nauman Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Grace Nauman Foundation gave $168K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $168,000
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,000
- +25.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,142,887
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John and Grace Nauman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Nevadareno ($93K). Together the top 8 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 44 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How John and Grace Nauman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2020) to $168K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevadareno Reno, NV | Scholarshipsfor Scholarships | $93,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada Carson City, NV | Capital Improvements | $19,000 |
| Nevada State Museum Carson City, NV | Capital Improvements | $15,000 |
| First Presbytarian Church Carson City, NV | Capital Improvements | $14,000 |
| Brewery Arts Center Carson City, NV | Summer Camp Program | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum of Northern Nevada Carson City, NV | Capital Improvements | $8,000 |
| Carson High School Carson City, NV | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Historic Fourth Ward School Museum Virginia City, NV | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,142,887 | $302,093 | $216,242 | $168,000 | 8 | $168,000 | $260,299 | $163,033 |
| 2024 | $2,056,973 | $195,788 | $192,020 | $150,500 | 9 | $150,500 | $159,943 | $144,084 |
| 2023 | $2,052,050 | $77,572 | $169,776 | $133,466 | 9 | $133,466 | $46,927 | $128,455 |
| 2022 | $2,144,254 | $198,184 | $176,997 | $138,230 | 9 | $138,230 | $163,996 | $138,001 |
| 2021 | $2,123,067 | $318,469 | $163,681 | $125,000 | 9 | — | $283,723 | $123,043 |
| 2020 | $1,968,279 | $-136,732 | $145,674 | $114,157 | 9 | — | $27,458 | $111,878 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Grace Nauman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $163K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Grace Nauman Foundation is led by James T. Russell, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James T. Russell
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Baker Gardner
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McKenna
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 John and Grace Nauman Foundation
How much does John and Grace Nauman Foundation give each year?
John and Grace Nauman Foundation gave $168K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $151K across 9 grants.
What is John and Grace Nauman Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Grace Nauman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $21,000, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Grace Nauman Foundation give grants?
John and Grace Nauman Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Carson City, NV (6 grants).
Does John and Grace Nauman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of John and Grace Nauman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital Improvements" (4 grants).
Who are John and Grace Nauman Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Grace Nauman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Nevadareno ($93,000), Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada ($19,000) and Nevada State Museum ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John and Grace Nauman Foundation?
John and Grace Nauman Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John and Grace Nauman Foundation's EIN?
John and Grace Nauman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0399323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020–2025
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