Nantz Family Foundation
The Nantz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2024, it made 23 grants totaling $108,857 to charitable organizations in several states.
Nantz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Nantz Family Foundation gave $109K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Tennessee. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $108,857
- -51.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,733
- -44.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $126,600
- -6.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (14 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (38% 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 Nantz Family Foundation
- 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: PO Box 58177, Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: (212) 850-4231
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nantz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dana Open ($25K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 100 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Tennessee, 38%; Texas, 24%; Ohio, 23%; California, 8%; and North Carolina, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nantz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 23 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2022) to $222K (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Open Toledo, OH | General | $25,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Memphis, TN | General | $25,000 |
| George and Barbara Bush Foundation College Station, TX | General | $23,200 |
| The Ensworth Fund Nashville, TN | General | $10,000 |
| Love One International Brentwood, TN | General | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Monterey Seaside, CA | General | $2,500 |
| NPS Foundation Monterey, CA | General | $2,500 |
| The Living Breath Foundation Montery, CA | General | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Pro-Am Addison, TX | General | $2,400 |
| North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Raleigh, NC | General | $1,750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,600 | $102,734 | $111,657 | $108,857 | 23 | $108,857 | $2,734 | $6,417 |
| 2023 | $135,523 | $332,379 | $222,293 | $222,293 | 26 | $222,293 | $2,379 | $3,943 |
| 2022 | $25,937 | $40,081 | $30,769 | $29,269 | 16 | $29,269 | $81 | $1,035 |
| 2021 | $16,625 | $70,004 | $102,870 | $95,995 | 13 | $95,995 | $4 | $1,628 |
| 2020 | $49,491 | $160,014 | $131,000 | $130,500 | 22 | — | $14 | $1,723 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nantz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — 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 foundation’s 2024 filing lists grant purposes as general. Its recipients include organizations with varied missions. For example, Love One International describes its work as transforming the lives of children and families in Uganda through medical care, family preservation, and sharing the Christian faith. The Living Breath Foundation says it supports people living with cystic fibrosis through scholarships, financial aid, and research funding. The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame says it celebrates athletic achievement and uses exhibits and educational displays to inspire and engage North Carolinians, especially youth. Fans for the Cure describes its work as providing programs, services, advocacy, and support to men and families dealing with prostate cancer. The Outdoor Dream Foundation says it provides hunting, fishing, and mentoring trips to young people with life-threatening illnesses.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 23 grants totaling $108,857. Grants ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $25,000 each to DANA OPEN in Toledo, Ohio, and St. Jude Children’s Research in Memphis, Tennessee; and $23,200 to the George and Barbara Bush Foundation in College Station, Texas. Other notable grants included $10,000 to The Ensworth Fund and $5,000 to Love One International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James W. Nantz III as president.
Nantz Family Foundation is led by James W. Nantz III, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James W. Nantz III
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
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 Nantz Family Foundation
How much does Nantz Family Foundation give each year?
Nantz Family Foundation gave $109K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $222K across 26 grants.
What is Nantz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Nantz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,733, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nantz Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Nantz Family Foundation give grants?
Nantz Family Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (24%) and Ohio (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Nantz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nantz Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nantz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Nantz Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dana Open ($25,000), St Jude Childrens Research ($25,000) and George and Barbara Bush Foundation ($23,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nantz Family Foundation?
Nantz Family Foundation reported $127K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nantz Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists grant purposes as general. Its recipients include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nantz Family Foundation?
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 Nantz Family Foundation's EIN?
Nantz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0751074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nantz 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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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). Nantz Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nantz-family-foundation-morg_3d2d92d86c0f49179594e725944b7a5e
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