Nina Haven Scholarships Inc
Nina Haven Scholarships Inc is a private foundation based in Stuart, Florida. It supports higher education through scholarships for students from Martin County, Florida, including graduates of the Martin County school system and local community colleges.
Nina Haven Scholarships Inc at a glance
In short: Nina Haven Scholarships Inc gave $254K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $254,250
- -8.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -17.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,382
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $4,574,554
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nina Haven Scholarships Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Students should contact the Martin County high school guidance office; forms are supplied by the foundation. Applicants should document need and scholastic achievement and meet other intangible criteria. Awards are made to universities on behalf of graduates of the Martin County, Florida school system and local community colleges. The website also provides an application for 2026–27 and says online submissions are preferred.
- Review Cycle
- Set by the high school guidance counselor’s office.
- Deadline
- Set by the high school guidance counselor’s office.
- Contact
Application contact: Guidance Office Martin Co High Scho
Mailing address: 2801 So Kanner Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994
Phone: (772) 219-1800
Website: https://ninahaven.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nina Haven Scholarships Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Florida ($76K). Together the top 10 received $213K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 120 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated scholarship focus is students from Martin County, Florida, including graduates of the county school system and local community colleges. In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients; the remaining reported shares went to Georgia (4%), Tennessee (3%), Alabama (3%), and North Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nina Haven Scholarships Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 60% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $254K (2025) to $335K (2020). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $254K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Education | $76,000 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | Education | $36,500 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Education | $27,500 |
| Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | Education | $15,750 |
| University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | Education | $14,000 |
| University of South Florida Tampa, FL | Education | $10,500 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University For Myers, FL | Education | $8,500 |
| Florida International University Miami, FL | Education | $8,500 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Education | $8,500 |
| Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | Education | $7,000 |
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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 | $4,574,554 | $526,129 | $386,000 | $254,250 | 19 | $277,428 | $418,771 | $465,354 |
| 2024 | $4,436,425 | $350,923 | $444,437 | $278,650 | 23 | $310,062 | $235,570 | $429,681 |
| 2023 | $4,524,624 | $1,075,158 | $417,130 | $278,500 | 26 | $307,712 | $960,854 | $368,677 |
| 2022 | $3,866,112 | $452,815 | $454,842 | $301,250 | 26 | $340,032 | $298,087 | $387,735 |
| 2021 | $3,859,386 | $426,588 | $418,495 | $282,585 | 26 | $306,131 | $312,274 | $393,778 |
| 2020 | $3,750,703 | $281,601 | $451,570 | $335,000 | 29 | — | $227,217 | $339,483 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nina Haven Scholarships Inc reported a distributable amount of $465K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to give children in Martin County who might otherwise be unable to do so an opportunity to seek higher education. Its primary scholarships are available to students accepted to accredited two- or four-year colleges and universities. Selection considers financial need, academic rigor, maturity, character, demonstrated leadership, and interview skills.
The foundation also offers sector scholarships in alternative energy, life sciences and health sciences, information technology and digital media, environmental sciences, education, finance, and arts. Two named scholarships provide $5,000 per year for four years: the Frances Langford Scholarship for students pursuing an art degree and the Marjorie Peters Scholarship for students pursuing an education degree.
Its 2025 recipients included universities and colleges. For example, Florida State University’s Athletic Association describes its purpose as supporting the university’s intercollegiate program; the UCF Foundation says it stewards charitable contributions to support the university; and Savannah College of Art and Design says it prepares students for creative professions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $254,250. The grants ranged from $3,500 to $76,000, with a median of $7,000. The largest awards included $76,000 to the University of Florida, $36,500 to Florida State University, $27,500 to the University of Central Florida, $15,750 to Florida Atlantic University, and $14,000 to the University of North Florida. The foundation reported that 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.
Scholarships are awarded for multiple years, up to $3,500 annually and as much as $14,000 total for standard scholarships. Scholarship funds are paid directly to scholars’ college or university accounts. To maintain an award, students must earn at least a 2.0 GPA, take at least 12 credit hours per semester, and provide an official transcript annually.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Judith Weber, president; Lawrence E. Crary III, vice president and secretary; Nicholas Brown, treasurer; and board members Pamela Fogt, Tiffany Parrish, Kenneth Tatje, and Diane Tomasik.
Nina Haven Scholarships Inc is led by Judith Weber, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith Weber
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Tomasik
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Tatje
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence E. Crary III
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Fogt
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Parrish
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Nina Haven Scholarships Inc
How much does Nina Haven Scholarships Inc give each year?
Nina Haven Scholarships Inc gave $254K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $279K across 23 grants.
What is Nina Haven Scholarships Inc's typical grant size?
Nina Haven Scholarships Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $13,382, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nina Haven Scholarships Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Nina Haven Scholarships Inc give grants?
Nina Haven Scholarships Inc gives mostly in Florida: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Nina Haven Scholarships Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Nina Haven Scholarships Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (19 grants).
Who are Nina Haven Scholarships Inc's largest grantees?
Nina Haven Scholarships Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Florida ($76,000), Florida State University ($36,500) and University of Central Florida ($27,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nina Haven Scholarships Inc?
Nina Haven Scholarships Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $277K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $465K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Nina Haven Scholarships Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to give children in Martin County who might otherwise be unable to do so an opportunity to seek higher education. Its primary scholarships are available to students accepted to accredited two- or four-year colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nina Haven Scholarships Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nina Haven Scholarships Inc's EIN?
Nina Haven Scholarships Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6099012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Nina Haven Scholarships Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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