Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn
Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 30 grants totaling $166,000 to charitable organizations, with listed recipients working in areas including conservation, climate, ocean research, outdoor education, health care, and humanitarian response.
Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn at a glance
In short: Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn gave $166K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $166,000
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,533
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,714,747
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mystic Aquarium ($23K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 84 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed across recipient states, led by Connecticut (27%), Colorado (16%), Vermont (12%), Rhode Island (11%), and California (8%). Listed recipients were also located in states including New York, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Washington, Florida, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn gives
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2021) to $166K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mystic Aquarium Mystic, CT | Unrestricted General | $22,500 |
| Icci-Int'l Cryosphere Climate Initiative South Burlington, VT | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic Church Kingston, RI | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Holy Family Monastery West Hartford, CT | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Mohonk Preserve New Paltz, NY | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Falmouth, MA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Access Surf Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Protect Our Winters Boulder, CO | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Jamesville Community Museum Jamesville, NY | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Ragged Mountain Foundation Inc Southington, CT | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,714,747 | $246,012 | $208,287 | $166,000 | 30 | $190,187 | $231,944 | $162,793 |
| 2024 | $2,669,729 | $221,853 | $222,001 | $155,000 | 28 | $206,595 | $208,148 | $151,050 |
| 2023 | $2,669,250 | $141,099 | $190,392 | $134,100 | 24 | $176,032 | $128,508 | $140,955 |
| 2022 | $2,719,379 | $209,321 | $192,100 | $134,100 | 1 | $163,090 | $127,150 | $145,185 |
| 2021 | $2,702,381 | $351,433 | $149,107 | $112,100 | 1 | $123,025 | $229,710 | $159,922 |
| 2020 | $2,499,667 | $199,299 | $137,116 | $113,593 | 1 | — | $84,903 | $127,357 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn reported a distributable amount of $163K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose missions, as described by the grantees, include Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s stewardship of Rocky Mountain National Park and similar lands; Protect Our Winters’ work to advance policies protecting places and lifestyles from climate change; and Atlantic Shark Institute’s support for shark research.
Other 2025 recipients describe work that includes providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises (World Central Kitchen); expanding outdoor experiences for people with disabilities and special needs (Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center); and improving regional health and providing health care services (Lawrence Memorial Hospital).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $166,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $22,500, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $22,500 to Mystic Aquarium and $20,000 to the International Cryosphere Climate Initiative, both for unrestricted general purposes. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Christ the King Catholic Church and Holy Family Monastery.
Additional 2025 grants included $6,000 to Mohonk Preserve and $5,000 each to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Access Surf Hawaii, Protect Our Winters, Jamesville Community Museum, Ragged Mountain Foundation, World Central Kitchen, and Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Rocky Mountain Conservancy, Atlantic Shark Institute, and Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center each received $5,000; Lawrence Memorial Hospital received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter A Naktenis as treasurer, Patricia E Knight-Bellisle as vice president, and Bank of America as agent for fiduciary.
Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Agent for Fiduciary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Peter A. Naktenis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia E. Knight-Bellisle
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: J. Paul Harnois (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Patricia E. Naktenis (2020–2021) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Bank of America (Agent for Fiduciary).
Frequently asked questions about Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn
How much does Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn give each year?
Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn gave $166K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $155K across 28 grants.
What is Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn's typical grant size?
Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,533, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn give grants?
Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn's top state is Connecticut, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (16%) and Vermont (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Hartford, CT (2 grants), Boulder, CO (2 grants) and Wakefield, RI (2 grants).
Does Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn's largest grantees?
Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Mystic Aquarium ($22,500), Icci-Int'l Cryosphere Climate Initiative ($20,000) and Christ the King Catholic Church ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn?
Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $190K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn?
The foundation 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 Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn's EIN?
Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1186224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Naktenis KM & Pe Fam Fdn 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.
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 August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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