Naugle Foundation
The Naugle Foundation is a private foundation based in Clarence, New York. Its 2024 filing reports $96,335 in grants to 24 recipients, including organizations involved in animal rescue, education, and other activities.
Naugle Foundation at a glance
In short: Naugle Foundation gave $96K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,335
- -34.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -36.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,014
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $932,539
- +558.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Naugle Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a general description of the need, the amount requested, and the requesting organization’s history to Lorissa Hint. The filing lists no application deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Lorissa Hint
Mailing address: 4624 Goodrich Road, Clarence, NY 14031
Phone: (716) 628-3236
Email: lorissa@lcstrategicrealty.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Naugle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Side Cat Rescue ($70K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 62 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to Texas, 1% to New Jersey, 1% to Ohio, and less than 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Naugle Foundation gives
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2024) to $146K (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Side Cat Rescue Buffalo, NY | cat rescue & adoption | $69,626 |
| Tailwind Foundation San Antonio, TX | aviation safety advocacy | $5,000 |
| Vanessa Lola's Legacy Inc Oakfield, NY | pet rescue | $3,900 |
| The Park School of Buffalo Amherst, NY | physcial repairs to school facilities | $3,596 |
| Akron Rescue Cats Akron, NY | pet rescue | $2,511 |
| SpotFund - recovery rehab rejuvenat New York, NY | recovery rehab | $2,001 |
| Forgotten Felines of WNY Rochester, NY | animal rescue & adoption | $2,000 |
| Daily City Train Ellicottville, NY | skate park for underserved youth | $1,350 |
| Heart Animal Rescue and Adoption Te Hamburg, NY | pet rescue | $1,215 |
| SPCA Serving Erie County West Seneca, NY | pet rescue | $1,120 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $932,539 | $884,277 | $100,062 | $96,335 | 24 | $96,335 | — |
| 2023 | $141,692 | $294,488 | $154,864 | $146,170 | 38 | $146,170 | — |
| 2022 | $229,238 | $229,238 | — | — | — | — | $11,291 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, West Side Cat Rescue’s grant was for cat rescue and adoption, and The Park School of Buffalo’s was for physical repairs to school facilities. The Park School describes its mission as nurturing active learning in a diverse and creative community and preparing students for college and for service and leadership. Ten Lives Club describes its work as promoting feline welfare through activities including spaying, neutering, vaccination, adoption, and public education about responsible pet ownership.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $96,335. Grants ranged from $25 to $69,626, with a median of $750. The largest awards included $69,626 to West Side Cat Rescue for cat rescue and adoption; $5,000 to Tailwind Foundation for aviation safety advocacy; $3,900 to Vanessa Lola’s Legacy Inc for pet rescue; and $3,596 to The Park School of Buffalo for physical repairs to school facilities.
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not limit its giving to preselected organizations. It lists Lorissa Hint as the contact for applications and requests a general description of the need, the amount requested, and the requesting organization’s history. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, churches, or schools; the filing lists no other award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chris Naugle as president and Lorissa Hint as secretary.
Naugle Foundation is led by Chris Naugle, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Naugle
President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorissa L. Hint
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christopher M. Naugle (2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Naugle Foundation
How much does Naugle Foundation give each year?
Naugle Foundation gave $96K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $146K across 38 grants.
What is Naugle Foundation's typical grant size?
Naugle Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $4,014, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Naugle Foundation give grants?
Naugle Foundation gives mostly in New York: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (4 grants).
Does Naugle Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Naugle Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pet Rescue" (5 grants) and "Animal Rescue & Adoption" (3 grants).
Who are Naugle Foundation's largest grantees?
Naugle Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include West Side Cat Rescue ($69,626), Tailwind Foundation ($5,000) and Vanessa Lola's Legacy Inc ($3,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Naugle Foundation?
Naugle Foundation reported $933K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $884K.
What does Naugle Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, West Side Cat Rescue’s grant was for cat rescue and adoption, and The Park School of Buffalo’s was for physical repairs to school facilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Naugle Foundation?
Submit a general description of the need, the amount requested, and the requesting organization’s history to Lorissa Hint. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Naugle Foundation's EIN?
Naugle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6660417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Naugle Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/naugle-foundation-morg_fa891031273e4f028bdc361549bac29d
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