Nautilus Foundation
Nautilus Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Bainbridge Island, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $26K in total assets. Net investment income was $272.
Nautilus Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $26,029
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $272
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $272
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,400
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nautilus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Nautilus Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 836% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $10K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Call for All Bainbridge Island, WA | Contribution Paid to Charitable Organizations | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation Kahului, HI | Contribution Paid to Charitable Organizations | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,029 | $272 | $1,400 | — | — | — | $272 | $1,328 |
| 2024 | $27,157 | $247 | $1,350 | — | — | — | $247 | $1,383 |
| 2023 | $28,260 | $20,224 | $11,150 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $224 | $1,196 |
| 2022 | $24,186 | $28,215 | $9,029 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | — | $397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nautilus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nautilus Foundation is led by Elizabeth Shreve, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Shreve
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jay Rosenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Nautilus Foundation
How large is Nautilus Foundation?
Nautilus Foundation reported $26K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $272.
What is Nautilus Foundation?
Nautilus Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Bainbridge Island, WA. It holds $26K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Nautilus Foundation operate?
Nautilus Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii, Washington.
How much is Nautilus Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Nautilus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Nautilus Foundation's EIN?
Nautilus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-2000866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Nautilus Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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