Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation
The corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable or educational purposes by conducting or supporting activities for the benefit of soka university of America, a California nonprofit benefit corporation
Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation gave $400K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $400K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,000
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $400,000
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400,000
- Total assets
- $13,229,472
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Soka University of America ($400K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2019) to $400K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Soka University of America Aliso Viejo, CA | Learning clusters studies,distinguished visiting scholar lectures, un study tour, international junior high visits | $400,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,229,472 | $1,675,063 | $467,166 | $400,000 | 1 | $1,672,363 |
| 2023 | $11,507,838 | $314,060 | $468,898 | $390,000 | 1 | $300,050 |
| 2022 | $10,285,219 | $-269,243 | $120,049 | — | — | $-310,276 |
| 2021 | $12,744,284 | $1,580,669 | $128,141 | — | — | $1,525,146 |
| 2020 | $11,025,185 | $72,771 | $437,245 | $313,355 | 1 | $45,884 |
| 2019 | $10,546,536 | $285,495 | $331,073 | $220,000 | 1 | $247,187 |
About Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Napa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $400K. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Archibald Asawa
University Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
$357K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Edward Feasel
University Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
$529K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Michael Weiner
University Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
$260K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Linda Nieves
Donor Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis Nieves
Donor Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel Y. Habuki (2019–2021) — University Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $529K, to Edward Feasel (University Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation
How much does Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation give each year?
Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation gave $400K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $390K across 1 grant.
How large is Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation?
Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation?
Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Napa, CA. It holds $13.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation operate?
Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation's EIN?
Luis & Linda Nieves Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2054708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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