Natural Stone Foundation
Nsf provides a funding mechanism for key industry iniatives, including:- increasing natural stone's market share- supporting globally unified standards- combatting confusion between natural and manmade materials- educating and inspiring architects and designers to use more natural stone- cultivating future stone industry leaders
Natural Stone Foundation at a glance
In short: Natural Stone Foundation gave $95K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $95K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,499
- -35.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,499
- -35.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $95,499
- Total assets
- $905,204
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Natural Stone Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Natural Stone Institute ($95K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Natural Stone Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2022) to $148K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Stone Institute Oberlin, OH | General Use | $95,499 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $905,204 | $217,304 | $114,292 | $95,499 | 1 | $24,764 |
| 2023 | $791,264 | $355,833 | $166,659 | $147,570 | 1 | $24,827 |
| 2022 | $596,435 | $382,154 | $93,913 | $66,814 | 1 | $3,079 |
| 2021 | $312,839 | $377,144 | $126,079 | $110,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $61,874 | $165,879 | $105,308 | — | — | — |
About Natural Stone Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Natural Stone Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oberlin, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $905K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $95K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Natural Stone Foundation is led by Jim Hieb, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jim Hieb
Executive Director
CEO & Ex-Officio → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Camarata
President
Director → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Jensen
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Rohrer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Morgan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Osterhout
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Zanger
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Stimac
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Buddy Ontra
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Hammond
Program Manager
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Malisani
Immediate Past President
President Elect → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brie Pfannenbecker
President-Elect
Director → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Rich Katzmann (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Duane Naquin (2023) — President
- Former: Joshua Levinson (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Kent Barnow (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Badia Ontra (2022) — President Liason
- Former: Cari May (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Picco (2021) — President Liason
- Former: Robert Zavagno (2020) — President Liason
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 Natural Stone Foundation
How much does Natural Stone Foundation give each year?
Natural Stone Foundation gave $95K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $148K across 1 grant.
How large is Natural Stone Foundation?
Natural Stone Foundation reported $905K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $217K.
What is Natural Stone Foundation?
Natural Stone Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oberlin, OH. It holds $905K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Natural Stone Foundation operate?
Natural Stone Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Natural Stone Foundation's EIN?
Natural Stone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3860515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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