Nash Foundation Inc
Nash Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Nashua, New Hampshire (EIN 02-0406835). Its 2026 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including human-services, animal-welfare, veteran-serving, and community organizations.
Nash Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nash Foundation Inc gave $56K across 30 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in New Hampshire. 27% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $56,000
- +29.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 30
- +11.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,867
- +16.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,320,923
- +17.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (8 of 30, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (92% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nash Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2025 filing says to submit a written request to Debra Nash; awards are limited to tax-exempt organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Debra Nash
Mailing address: 40 Temple Street, Nashua, NH 03060
Phone: (603) 882-2702
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nash Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Humane Society of Greater Nashua ($10K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 92% of grant dollars went to New Hampshire recipients, 4% to Massachusetts, 4% to New York, and 1% to New Jersey. The listed grants include recipients in Nashua and other New Hampshire communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nash Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 8 of 30 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 67% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2021) to $56K (2026). In 2026 it made 30 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Greater Nashua Nashua, NH | General Use | $10,000 |
| Nashua Center for the Handicapped Nashua, NH | General Use | $10,000 |
| Front Door Agency Nashua, NH | General Use | $5,500 |
| Girls Inc Nashua, NH | General Use | $2,500 |
| Home Health and Hospice Merrimack, NH | General Use | $2,500 |
| Hudson Old Home Days Hudson, NH | General Use | $2,500 |
| Live and Let Live Farm Chichester, NH | General Use | $2,000 |
| Operation Delta Dog Hollis, NH | General Use | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Nashua Nashua, NH | General Use | $1,500 |
| Bishop Guertin High School Nashua, NH | General Use | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,320,923 | $112,204 | $75,308 | $56,000 | 30 | $56,000 | $94,701 | $59,583 |
| 2025 | $1,123,743 | $151,314 | $60,444 | $43,250 | 27 | $43,350 | $137,369 | $51,125 |
| 2024 | $1,070,878 | $58,117 | $52,340 | $39,250 | 20 | $39,325 | $46,679 | $46,596 |
| 2023 | $899,571 | $51,717 | $53,414 | $40,500 | 23 | $40,575 | $39,944 | $39,391 |
| 2022 | $779,973 | $101,000 | $63,660 | $50,300 | 24 | $50,375 | $88,748 | $46,141 |
| 2021 | $1,025,456 | $35,592 | $49,363 | $37,050 | 24 | — | $25,197 | $44,728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nash Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2026 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Operation Delta Dog says it rescues and trains homeless dogs to become service dogs for veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and related challenges. Live and Let Live Farm describes its work as rescuing and providing sanctuary for animals affected by neglect, abuse, or abandonment. Catie’s Closet says it gives children in need access to clothing and basic necessities.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $56,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed awards were $10,000 each to the Humane Society of Greater Nashua and Nashua Center for the Handicapped, followed by $5,500 to Front Door Agency. Other listed recipients include Girls Inc. and Home Health and Hospice ($2,500 each), Hudson Old Home Days ($2,500), Live and Let Live Farm and Operation Delta Dog ($2,000 each), and Catie’s Closet ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Debra Nash as president, treasurer, secretary, and director; David E Tully as director; and Q Peter Nash as director.
Nash Foundation Inc is led by Debra Nash, President, Treasurer, Secretary & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Debra Nash
President, Treasurer, Secretary & Director
President & Director → President, Treasurer, Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David E. Tully
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $0 (2026)
Q. Peter Nash
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 $2K, to David E Tully (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Nash Foundation Inc
How much does Nash Foundation Inc give each year?
Nash Foundation Inc gave $56K across 30 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $43K across 27 grants.
What is Nash Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Nash Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,867, across 30 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nash Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Nash Foundation Inc give grants?
Nash Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Hampshire: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashua, NH (12 grants), Hudson, NH (3 grants), Concord, NH (2 grants) and Manchester, NH (2 grants).
Does Nash Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nash Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nash Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Nash Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Humane Society of Greater Nashua ($10,000), Nashua Center for the Handicapped ($10,000) and Front Door Agency ($5,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Nash Foundation Inc?
Nash Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (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 does Nash Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2026 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Operation Delta Dog says it rescues and trains homeless dogs to become service dogs for veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and related challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nash Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nash Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nash Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0406835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Nash Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Nash Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nash-foundation-inc-morg_3e674430cb834fda8a23878dd7a836f2
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