Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc
Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Aptos, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $160,000 in grants to 16 organizations.
Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc gave $160K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $1,555,667
- -4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Ned Nemacheck as the contact, no required form or materials, and eligibility limited to organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Ned Nemacheck
Mailing address: 124 Zanzibar Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: (831) 865-1687
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Monterey Bay Aquarium ($25K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as California 43%, Wisconsin 22%, Montana 15%, Utah 10%, and Wyoming 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 175% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2019) to $160K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CA | Inspire Conservation of the Ocean | $25,000 |
| Lawrence University Appleton, WI | Ned and Dinny Nemacheck Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Cabrillo College Foundation Aptos, CA | Operational Support | $14,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network San Francisco, CA | Developing of community-based projects that help wildlife and people co-exist | $10,000 |
| Santa Cruz SPCA Santa Cruz, CA | Safe harbor for animals in need and promotes an active human community through adoption, advocacy, and education | $8,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Kanab, UT | Help Homeless Pets Have Shelter and Care | $8,500 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Salt Lake City, UT | Preservation of Utah's remaining desert wild lands, known collectively as America's redrock wilderness | $8,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School Lander, WY | Education Focused on Wilderness Skills and Leadership | $8,000 |
| Montana Wilderness Association Helena, MT | Work with communities to protect Montana's wilderness heritage, quiet beauty, and outdoor traditions now, and for future generations | $8,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,555,667 | $116,597 | $184,421 | $160,000 | 16 | $161,510 | $90,666 | $92,498 |
| 2023 | $1,623,491 | $26,959 | $183,573 | $160,000 | 18 | $161,479 | $32,109 | $89,883 |
| 2022 | $1,780,349 | $550,480 | $168,070 | $146,000 | 17 | $147,414 | $29,920 | $73,697 |
| 2021 | $1,398,033 | $164,976 | $172,870 | $150,000 | 16 | $151,273 | $140,833 | $83,974 |
| 2020 | $1,405,927 | $136,002 | $166,566 | $145,500 | 16 | — | $113,571 | $76,142 |
| 2019 | $1,436,491 | $110,518 | $141,026 | $120,000 | 16 | — | $88,499 | $76,604 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $92K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support across several fields. For example, Cabrillo College Foundation, which received $14,000, says its mission includes providing private support for student scholarships, emergency financial assistance, mentoring, youth college access, and academic programs and facilities. Wildlife Conservation Network, which received $10,000, says it connects conservationists and supporters and provides resources, tools, and support to conservationists.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include preserving wilderness and national parks, teaching wilderness skills and leadership, providing hospice and palliative care, and generating creative exchange between artists and the public.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $160,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $8,000.
Among the largest grants were $25,000 to Monterey Bay Aquarium to inspire ocean conservation and $25,000 to Lawrence University for the Ned and Dinny Nemacheck Scholarship. Other grants included $14,000 to Cabrillo College Foundation for operational support; $10,000 to Wildlife Conservation Network for developing community-based projects that help wildlife and people coexist; and $8,500 each to Santa Cruz SPCA and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. The foundation also awarded $8,000 each to Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, National Outdoor Leadership School, Montana Wilderness Association, American Red Cross, Glacier National Park Conservancy, and Montana State Park Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ned K Nemacheck as president and Michael B Nemacheck and Karin Nemacheck Fiorenza as directors.
Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc is led by Ned K. Nemacheck, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ned K. Nemacheck
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karin Nemacheck Fiorenza
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael B. Nemacheck
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Helen V. Nemacheck (2019–2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc
How much does Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc gave $160K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 18 grants.
What is Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (22%) and Montana (15%).
Does Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Monterey Bay Aquarium ($25,000), Lawrence University ($25,000) and Cabrillo College Foundation ($14,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc?
Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support across several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing lists Ned Nemacheck as the contact, no required form or materials, and eligibility limited to organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1171795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 31, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nemacheck-family-foundation-inc-morg_a6eb7c6e21154ce28b2c725a879a33f8
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