Nafzger Family Foundation
The Nafzger Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lexington, Kentucky. In its 2024 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $55,667, supporting charitable organizations in several states.
Key facts about Nafzger Family Foundation
In short: Nafzger Family Foundation gave $56K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in North Carolina. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 30-6001287
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,667
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $5,061
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $244,167
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$244K
-2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$56K
+14.2% YoY
Grant Count
11
-57.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+170.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nafzger Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Nafzger Family Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included operating expenses for organizations with varied missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid worldwide, while Food for the Poor says it links churches in the first and third worlds to serve people who are materially poor and poor in spirit. Heritage House describes itself as a residential addiction-recovery ministry providing job training, placement, and affordable housing. Sayre School describes itself as an independent co-educational college-preparatory day school serving students from preschool through twelfth grade.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $55,667 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $33,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $33,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, $6,826 to St Patrick Catholic School, $5,241 to Food for the Poor, $5,000 to Heritage House Inc, and $3,000 to SDSU Foundation. The filing lists operating expenses as the purpose for these grants.
How to Apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that contributions go only to preselected charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in North Carolina, Kentucky, Florida, Ohio, South Dakota, and Texas. North Carolina received 59% of grant dollars, Kentucky 15%, Florida 9%, Ohio 9%, and South Dakota 5%; the filing also lists two grants to Texas recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2021) to $56K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $56K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($33K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 120 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Operating Expenses | $33,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic School Louisville, KY | Operating Expenses | $6,826 |
| Food for the Poor Coconut Creek, FL | Operating Expenses | $5,241 |
| Heritage House Inc Cincinatti, OH | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| SDSU Foundation Brookings, SD | Operating Expenses | $3,000 |
| Kentucky Racetrack Chaplaincy Simpsonville, KY | Operating Expenses | $1,000 |
| Rd Care Center Olton, TX | Operating Expenses | $500 |
| Christ Church United Methodist Louisville, KY | Operating Expenses | $300 |
| Sayre School Lexington, KY | Operating Expenses | $300 |
| Olton Cemetery Olton, TX | Operating Expneses | $250 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $244,167 | $52,381 | $58,624 | $55,667 (11 grants) |
| 2023 | $250,410 | $45,658 | $51,924 | $48,730 (26 grants) |
| 2022 | $256,676 | $52,801 | $59,522 | $53,700 (28 grants) |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $244,167 | $250,410 | $256,676 |
| Revenue | $52,381 | $45,658 | $52,801 |
| Expenses | $58,624 | $51,924 | $59,522 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $55,667 | $48,730 | $53,700 |
| Net Investment Income | $52,281 | $45,658 | $52,801 |
| Distributable Amount | $55,623 | $51,231 | $55,615 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carl Nafzger and Wanda Nafzger as trustees.
Nafzger Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl Nafzger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wanda Nafzger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 3499 Lansdowne Dr 207, Lexington, KY 40517-1154
Phone: (954) 921-1991
Frequently asked questions about Nafzger Family Foundation
How much does Nafzger Family Foundation give each year?
Nafzger Family Foundation gave $56K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 26 grants.
What is Nafzger Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Nafzger Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,061, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nafzger Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Nafzger Family Foundation give grants?
Nafzger Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (15%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Olton, TX (3 grants) and Louisville, KY (2 grants).
Does Nafzger Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nafzger Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nafzger Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Nafzger Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($33,000), St Patrick Catholic School ($6,826) and Food for the Poor ($5,241), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nafzger Family Foundation?
Nafzger Family Foundation reported $244K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nafzger Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included operating expenses for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nafzger Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nafzger Family Foundation's EIN?
Nafzger Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6001287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nafzger Family 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.
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