Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation
The Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Florida.
Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation at a glance
In short: Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation gave $7K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $691), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,910
- -66.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $691
- -53.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $675
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2427 Nw 49Th Lane, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: (561) 350-5120
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was George Snow Scholarship Fund ($1K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 7% to recipients in Washington, DC. The listed Florida grantees were based in Boca Raton or Delray Beach.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $338; repeat grants $927. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $7K (2025) to $29K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Snow Scholarship Fund Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Purposes | $1,350 |
| Boca West Childrens Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| FAU Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Myla's Beleaf Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Boca Raton Rotary Fund Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Purposes | $850 |
| Fidf South Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| President Woodrow Wilson House Washington, DC | Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| Temple Beth El Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Purposes | $360 |
| Fuller Center Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Purposes | $250 |
| Eat Better Live Better Delray Beach, FL | Charitable Purposes | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing reports 10 grants; the 2024 filing reports 14; and the 2023 filing reports 4.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $1,163 | $6,910 | $6,910 | 10 | $6,910 | $1 | $71 |
| 2024 | $5,747 | $25,776 | $20,774 | $20,666 | 14 | $20,666 | $1 | $111 |
| 2023 | $2,025 | $10,000 | $9,561 | $9,500 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,586 | $15,000 | $14,676 | $14,615 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,262 | $11,205 | $10,950 | $10,950 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,007 | $29,000 | $29,221 | $28,850 | 7 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71 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
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, the George Snow Scholarship Fund says its mission is to provide personalized scholarships and support services to scholars; Myla’s Beleaf says it supports children with cancer and their families with financial and emotional assistance; and Eat Better Live Better says it works to address childhood obesity and diet-related illnesses through groceries, produce, social services, and nutrition education. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $6,910. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,350, with a median of $675.
The largest 2025 grants included $1,350 to the George Snow Scholarship Fund, $1,000 each to Boca West Childrens Foundation, FAU Foundation Inc, and Myla’s Beleaf, and $850 to Boca Raton Rotary Fund. Other reported grants included $500 to FIDF South Palm Beach County, $500 to President Woodrow Wilson House, $360 to Temple Beth El, $250 to Fuller Center, and $100 to Eat Better Live Better.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fran Nachlas as President and Nathan E Nachlas as Director.
Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation is led by Fran Nachlas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fran Nachlas
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan E. Nachlas
Director
On filings since 2020
3 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 Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation
How much does Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation give each year?
Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation gave $7K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 14 grants.
What is Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation's typical grant size?
Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $675, and its average grant was $691, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation that year got $338 on average.
Where does Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation give grants?
Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (8 grants).
Who are Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation's largest grantees?
Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include George Snow Scholarship Fund ($1,350), Boca West Childrens Foundation ($1,000) and FAU Foundation Inc ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing 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 ↑
How much is Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation's EIN?
Nathan and Fran Nachlas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5422341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Nathan and Fran Nachlas 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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