Nafasi Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $85K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$85K
+37.6% YoY
Grant Count
7
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+17.9% YoY
About Nafasi Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nafasi Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $85K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alexa Tymkiw ($21,265), Brooke Plantage ($17,915), Olivia Tymkiw ($15,621).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Olivia Tymkiw New Brighton, MN | Scholarship payment for tuition, room andboard, books and fees | $15,621 |
| Mikayla Stowe Vadnais Heights, MN | Scholarship | $12,097 |
| Dominic Hering St Francis, MN | Scholarship | $5,370 |
| Alexa Tymkiw New Brighton, MN | Scholarship | $21,265 |
| Montana Lloyd Custer, WA | Scholarship | $1,724 |
| Ben Flattum Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship | $10,632 |
| Brooke Plantage West St Paul, MN | Scholarship | $17,915 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas R Bell | President | 0.25 | — |
| Jason Sixsmith | Vice President | 0.5 | — |
| Todd Brown | Director | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nafasi Foundation?
Nafasi Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Nafasi Foundation operate?
Nafasi Foundation has awarded grants in Maine, Minnesota, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Nafasi Foundation award?
In 2024, Nafasi Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $85K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Nafasi Foundation's EIN?
Nafasi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4093632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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