Nagin Foundation Inc
Nagin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 26 grants totaling $404,242 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health, education, community services, and other fields.
Nagin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nagin Foundation Inc gave $404K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state New York. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $404,242
- +122.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,548
- +71.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,616,767
- -5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (9 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nagin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4600 North Ocean Drive 2001, West Palm Beach, FL 33404
Phone: (212) 243-7757
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nagin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Assoc for Frontotemporal Degene ($76K). Together the top 10 received $354K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 108 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (39%), Florida (25%), Pennsylvania (19%), New Jersey (8%), and Connecticut (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nagin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 26 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $15K repeat.
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2021) to $404K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $404K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Assoc for Frontotemporal Degene King of Prussia, PA | Funds for operations | $76,000 |
| Crohn's Colitis Foundation New York, NY | Funds for operations | $52,600 |
| The Harry Chapin Food Bank Fort Myers, FL | General Use | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General use | $35,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | General Use | $32,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach Cou West Palm Beach, FL | General use | $30,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hosp New York, NY | General use | $26,000 |
| New Canaan Country School New Canaan, CT | Funds for operations | $25,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | General Use | $15,000 |
| The Lee Health Foundation Williamsville, NY | General use | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,616,767 | $-108,226 | $576,588 | $404,242 | 26 | $404,242 | $145,405 |
| 2023 | $8,094,021 | $578,579 | $260,542 | $181,330 | 20 | $181,330 | $5,993 |
| 2022 | $7,779,697 | $291,075 | $160,303 | $143,785 | 20 | $143,785 | $1,379 |
| 2021 | $7,653,320 | $153,601 | $139,423 | $66,480 | 21 | $66,480 | — |
| 2020 | $7,622,742 | $250,324 | $226,971 | $190,750 | 21 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Princeton University, New Canaan Country School, Operation Smile, Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, and Swim Across America.
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation describes its mission as seeking cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the quality of life of people affected by those diseases. Princeton University describes its work as research, education, and general university activities. New Canaan Country School says it creates a learning environment where children are challenged to think deeply, question confidently, and act generously.
Operation Smile says it provides surgery for people born with cleft lip and cleft palate and other surgical conditions, and supports medical education and health-system strengthening. Mosholu Montefiore Community Center describes its work as improving the lives of Bronx and Manhattan residents through services and programs. Swim Across America says it hosts charity swims that fund cancer research, prevention, and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $404,242. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $76,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $76,000 to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration for operations, $52,600 to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation for operations, $50,000 to the Harry Chapin Food Bank for general use, and $35,000 to Doctors Without Borders for general use. Other notable grants included $32,500 to Princeton University, $30,000 to the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, and $26,000 to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth Nagin as Foundation Manager, Laurance Nagin as CFO, and Joshua Nagin as Director.
Nagin Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua Nagin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth Nagin
Foundation Mana
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurance Nagin
CFO
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.
Frequently asked questions about Nagin Foundation Inc
How much does Nagin Foundation Inc give each year?
Nagin Foundation Inc gave $404K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $181K across 20 grants.
What is Nagin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Nagin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,548, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nagin Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Nagin Foundation Inc give grants?
Nagin Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and Pennsylvania (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Naples, FL (4 grants), Fort Myers, FL (2 grants) and New Canaan, CT (2 grants).
Does Nagin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 35% of Nagin Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Funds for operations" (16 grants).
Who are Nagin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Nagin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Assoc for Frontotemporal Degene ($76,000), Crohn's Colitis Foundation ($52,600) and The Harry Chapin Food Bank ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nagin Foundation Inc?
Nagin Foundation Inc reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Nagin Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Princeton University, New Canaan Country School, Operation Smile, Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, and Swim Across America. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nagin Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nagin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nagin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0263267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nagin Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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
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Grantable. (2026). Nagin Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nagin-foundation-inc-morg_cab16a8dfd9f4f6ebe9deb9b3a5e320f
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