Nahom Family Foundation
Nahom Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Milford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $244K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $51K.
Nahom Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Nahom Family Foundation gave $22K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,000
- -78.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,750
- -92.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $244,217
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (70% 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 Nahom Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Anne's Melkite Church ($10K). Together the top 8 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 54 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nahom Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $22K (2025) to $103K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Melkite Church Danbury, CT | Regular Operations | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Regular Operations | $3,000 |
| Grass Roots Academy Danbury, CT | Regular Operations | $3,000 |
| Corp for NM Economic Development New Milford, CT | Regular Operations | $2,000 |
| Eparcy of Newtown West Roxbury, MA | Regular Operations | $2,000 |
| St Rose of Lima Youth Murfreesboro, TN | Haiti Fundregular Operations | $1,000 |
| Fairfield Rotary Fairfield, CT | Puddlefestregular Operations | $500 |
| Domestic Violence & Assault Center Murfreesboro, TN | Regular Operations | $500 |
Ready to take the next step with Nahom Family Foundation?
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 | $244,217 | $50,700 | $27,322 | $22,000 | 8 | $22,000 | $50,608 | $24,354 |
| 2024 | $220,839 | $9,762 | $111,428 | $102,500 | 3 | $102,500 | $56,902 | $26,127 |
| 2023 | $267,162 | $8,732 | $28,956 | $24,600 | 12 | $24,600 | $51,625 | $23,790 |
| 2022 | $240,323 | $8,626 | $34,442 | $26,350 | 13 | $26,350 | $13,415 | $25,312 |
| 2021 | $253,190 | $8,086 | $41,354 | $33,500 | 18 | $33,500 | $26,028 | $29,290 |
| 2020 | $260,462 | $9,609 | $33,381 | $26,750 | 20 | — | $8,493 | $22,387 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nahom Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nahom Family Foundation is led by Maria Nahom, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maria Nahom
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Nahom
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 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 Nahom Family Foundation
How much does Nahom Family Foundation give each year?
Nahom Family Foundation gave $22K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $103K across 3 grants.
What is Nahom Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Nahom Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,750, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nahom Family Foundation give grants?
Nahom Family Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Danbury, CT (2 grants) and Murfreesboro, TN (2 grants).
Does Nahom Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Nahom Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Regular Operations" (6 grants).
Who are Nahom Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Nahom Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Anne's Melkite Church ($10,000), Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($3,000) and Grass Roots Academy ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nahom Family Foundation?
Nahom Family Foundation reported $244K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Nahom Family Foundation's EIN?
Nahom Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1623314. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Nahom Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Nahom Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Connecticut
Colorado Gives Foundation
Arvada, CO
Colorado Gives Foundation funds nonprofits serving Jefferson County in areas including food security, early care and education, workforce development, housing, health and convenient neighborhoods; it also offers statewide nonprofit capacity-building support. Typical giving varies widely: its 2024 median grant was $17,814, while Thriving Jeffco Responsive Grant awards ranged from $2,500 to $100,000. It accepts applications through listed grant opportunities, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$527.1M
Grants
2,211
Total Given
$91.0M
Union Savings Bank Foundation Inc
Danbury, CT
Union Savings Bank Foundation supports nonprofits serving the communities served by the bank, with grants for education and literacy, youth programs, arts, health and wellness, mentorship, and food assistance. Its 2025 grants ranged from $25 to $25,400, with a median of $4,000, and primarily supported Connecticut organizations. Applications are available through the bank and may be emailed or mailed; the 2025 application period was June 1–August 31.
Assets
$14.1M
Grants
145
Total Given
$718K
Grand Park Community Foundation
Denver, CO
Grand Park Community Foundation funds sponsorships for Colorado charitable organizations, including community, education, health, history, safety, and arts groups. In 2024, its 12 grants ranged from $40 to $45,500, with a median of $1,970. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
12
Total Given
$67K
Christy-Houston Foundation Inc
Murfreesboro, TN
The Christy-Houston Foundation supports charitable organizations and public entities serving Rutherford County and neighboring counties, with grants spanning healthcare, human services, arts, youth, and community projects. In 2024, grants ranged from $6,000 to $1.5 million, with a median of $49,750. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; prospective applicants are directed to contact the foundation and use its forms.
Assets
$96.7M
Grants
24
Total Given
$4.2M
Gahan Foundation
Parker, CO
Assets
$12K
Grants
7
Total Given
$8K
Americares Foundation Inc
Stamford, CT
Americares funds health care organizations and programs focused on disaster preparedness and recovery, access to medicines and medical supplies, and community health services. In 2025, its grants ranged from $5,073 to $3.86 million, with a median of about $58,700; it works in the United States and internationally, reaching an average of 80 countries each year. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$372.5M
Grants
635
Total Given
$113.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Connecticut
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Nahom Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Nahom Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?