Natter Family Foundation
The Natter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Hermosa Beach, California. In 2024, it reported 31 grants totaling $185,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in research, education, health, hunger relief, and other areas.
Natter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Natter Family Foundation gave $185K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $185,000
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,968
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $3,414,837
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Natter Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2615 Pacific Coast Hwy 328, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-2227
Phone: (310) 376-5790
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Natter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michael J Fox Foundation ($36K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 158 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 43% of grant dollars, New York recipients 32%, Illinois recipients 8%, Tennessee recipients 5%, and Michigan recipients 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Natter Family Foundation gives
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $145K (2020) to $220K (2022). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox Foundation New Your, NY | To Assist the Organization with Its Research Activities | $36,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund-Injured Marin Es Camp Pendleton, CA | To assist the men and women of the united states marine corps and their families in their rehabilitation | $20,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimers Research New York, NY | To Assist the Organization with Its Reseach Activities | $12,200 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To assist the organization in carrying out its research into the treatment and cure of childhood diseases | $9,800 |
| Loyola Univ Chicago-JFRC Chicago, IL | To assist the organization in providing post secondary and graduate education | $9,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank San Jose, CA | To assist the organization in its efforts to mitigate hunger of the poor | $8,500 |
| Chad Tough Defeat Dipg Foundation Saline, MI | To assist the organization in meeting their healthcare goals | $8,000 |
| Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | To assist the organization in carrying out its educational objectives | $7,000 |
| Richstone Center Hawthorne, CA | To assist the organization in the prevention and treatment of child and domestic abuse | $6,500 |
| Childrens' Hospital of LA Los Angeles, CA | To assist the hospital with its medical care and treatment of children | $5,200 |
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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 | $3,414,837 | $614,992 | $347,043 | $185,000 | 31 | $217,450 | $322,573 | $191,626 |
| 2023 | $3,139,303 | $343,561 | $354,694 | $175,000 | 29 | $220,620 | $63,962 | $169,327 |
| 2022 | $3,121,012 | $440,589 | $403,585 | $220,000 | 30 | $283,470 | $180,269 | $169,786 |
| 2021 | $3,082,916 | $702,465 | $315,207 | $161,000 | 34 | $161,000 | $491,407 | — |
| 2020 | $2,701,406 | $372,404 | $283,892 | $145,000 | 34 | — | $123,534 | $151,848 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Natter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $192K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes, including medical research and treatment, post-secondary education, hunger relief, environmental work, and services related to rehabilitation and mental health.
Among its grantees, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. An individual recipient says it works with partners to provide access to nutritious food. Heal the Bay describes its work as making Southern California coastal waters and watersheds safe, healthy, and clean through research, education, community action, and advocacy. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $185,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $36,000, with a median of $4,500.
The largest reported grants included $36,000 to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for research activities; $20,000 to Semper Fi Fund-Injured Marines for rehabilitation support for Marines and their families; and $12,200 to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research for research activities. Other notable grants included $9,800 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, $9,500 to Loyola University Chicago-JFRC for post-secondary and graduate education, and $8,500 to an individual recipient for hunger-relief efforts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following directors: Michael J Natter, Julie Ledford, Lisa Natter, Christine J Gingue, Nicholas J Natter, and Kurt F Natter.
Natter Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine J. Gingue
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Julie Ledford
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Kurt F. Natter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Lisa M. Natter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Michael J. Natter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Nicholas J. Natter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chrityine J. Gingue (2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to Michael J Natter (Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Natter Family Foundation
How much does Natter Family Foundation give each year?
Natter Family Foundation gave $185K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $175K across 29 grants.
What is Natter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Natter Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $5,968, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Natter Family Foundation give grants?
Natter Family Foundation's top state is California, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (32%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Natter Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Natter Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Natter Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Natter Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Michael J Fox Foundation ($36,000), Semper Fi Fund-Injured Marin Es ($20,000) and Fisher Center for Alzheimers Research ($12,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Natter Family Foundation?
Natter Family Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $217K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $192K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Natter Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes, including medical research and treatment, post-secondary education, hunger relief, environmental work, and services related to rehabilitation and mental health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Natter Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Natter Family Foundation's EIN?
Natter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0677513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Natter Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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