Nint Foundation
Nint Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas that include emergency relief, clean energy, direct poverty assistance, healthcare, food innovation, community services, and astronomy education.
Nint Foundation at a glance
In short: Nint Foundation gave $300K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), top state Connecticut. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,273
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,413,814
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (27% 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 Nint Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 30 East Seventh Street 2000, Saint Paul, MN 55101-4930
Phone: (651) 228-0935
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nint Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Save the Children ($80K). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 74 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states and Washington, D.C. The largest reported state shares were Connecticut (27%), Washington, D.C. (17%), California (17%), Massachusetts (10%), and New York (10%). The listed grants also included recipients in Minnesota, Virginia, and Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nint Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $906K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Children's Emergency Fund | $80,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) Washington, DC | Emergency Relief to Palestine and Lebanon | $30,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force Boston, MA | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Givedirectly New York, NY | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Center for Carbon Removal (CARBON180) Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Salud Para La Gente Watsonville, CA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| The Good Food Institute Arlington, VA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Little Earth Residents Association Inc Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Minneapolis American Indian Center Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,413,814 | $450,351 | $342,829 | $300,000 | 11 | $339,245 | $541,642 | $374,080 |
| 2023 | $5,310,403 | $132,029 | $297,876 | $260,000 | 8 | $294,386 | $190,775 | $355,374 |
| 2022 | $5,485,038 | $221,564 | $101,988 | $50,000 | 3 | $83,287 | $195,367 | $364,264 |
| 2021 | $5,371,955 | $574,671 | $354,277 | $300,000 | 11 | $332,477 | $685,546 | $371,361 |
| 2020 | $5,154,482 | $255,747 | $1,027,109 | $906,000 | 41 | — | $205,168 | $323,086 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nint Foundation reported a distributable amount of $374K 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 included $80,000 to Save the Children for a children’s emergency fund; $30,000 each to American Near East Refugee Aid for emergency relief to Palestine and Lebanon, Clean Air Task Force for general operating support, GiveDirectly for general operating support, and the National Immigration Law Center for general operating support.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work supported. Clean Air Task Force says its mission is to advance the technology and policy changes needed for a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost. GiveDirectly says it aims to reduce poverty by providing financial assistance directly to people in need. Salud Para La Gente says it provides comprehensive, cost-effective healthcare responsive to the communities it serves. The Good Food Institute says it works to improve the global food system through food innovation and alternative proteins.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Nint Foundation gave $300,000 in 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $80,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Other 2024 grants included $20,000 to the Center for Carbon Removal (Carbon180), $20,000 to Salud Para La Gente, $20,000 to The Good Food Institute, $15,000 each to Little Earth Residents Association and Minneapolis American Indian Center, and $10,000 to the University of Arizona Foundation for an astronomy camp.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lisa M. Fremont, Michael J. Fremont, Daniel J. Fremont, Grace M. Fremont, Elizabeth B. Van Hoever, Rebecca M. Jensen-Clem, and Liam M. Everett as officers or directors. Their listed roles are:
- Daniel J. Fremont — President/Director
- Michael J. Fremont — Secretary/Treasurer/Director
- Elizabeth B. Van Hoever — Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
- Lisa M. Fremont, Grace M. Fremont, Rebecca M. Jensen-Clem, and Liam M. Everett — Director/Trustee
Nint Foundation is led by Daniel J. Fremont, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel J. Fremont
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace M. Fremont
Director & Trustee
Director → Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liam M. Everett
Director & Trustee
Director → Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa M. Fremont
Director & Trustee
President & Director → Director, 2023
Director → Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Fremont
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca M. Jensen-Clem
Director & Trustee
Director → Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth B. Van Hoever
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bette D. Moorman (2020–2024) — Former President & Director · Filing note: Deceased 2015
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 Nint Foundation
How much does Nint Foundation give each year?
Nint Foundation gave $300K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $260K across 8 grants.
What is Nint Foundation's typical grant size?
Nint Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $27,273, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nint Foundation that year got $36K on average.
Where does Nint Foundation give grants?
Nint Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Nint Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Nint Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nint Foundation's largest grantees?
Nint Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Save the Children ($80,000), American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) ($30,000) and Clean Air Task Force ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nint Foundation?
Nint Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $339K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $374K (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 Nint Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nint Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nint Foundation's EIN?
Nint Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3142064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nint Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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