Nordemann Foundation
Nordemann Foundation is a private foundation based in Merrick, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including humanitarian relief, food access, education, human services, conservation, and housing.
Nordemann Foundation at a glance
In short: Nordemann Foundation gave $89K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state New York. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $89,000
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,296
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $538,659
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (39% 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 Nordemann Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing names Deborah Nordemann as the contact; application form and materials are not defined, and there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Deborah Nordemann
Mailing address: PO Box 815, Santa Fe, NM 87504
Phone: (631) 549-0505
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nordemann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Rescue Committee ($12K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 133 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 39% of grant dollars, followed by New Mexico and Illinois at 11% and 9%, respectively, Minnesota at 9%, and Massachusetts at 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nordemann Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 27 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $71K (2020) to $89K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee NYC, NY | To Further Exempt Purpose | $12,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders NYC, NY | To Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | To Further Exempt Purpose | $8,000 |
| Scholarship America Bloomington, MN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $8,000 |
| La Famila Santa Fe, NM | To Further Exempt Purpose | $6,500 |
| Family Service League Huntington, NY | To Further Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Into the Looking Glass-Medi-Cos Pueblo, CO | To Further Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | To Further Exempt Purpose | $3,500 |
| St Judes Hospital Memphis, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Taunton, MA | To Further Exempt Purpose | $2,700 |
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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 | $538,659 | $105,057 | $109,490 | $89,000 | 27 | $89,000 | $83,567 | $77,006 |
| 2023 | $543,092 | $28,406 | $92,340 | $80,000 | 27 | $80,000 | $15,066 | $71,586 |
| 2022 | $609,246 | $95,864 | $89,024 | $74,000 | 26 | $74,000 | $79,840 | $73,665 |
| 2021 | $608,275 | $78,116 | $102,636 | $87,100 | 26 | $87,100 | $62,657 | $74,626 |
| 2020 | $633,767 | $81,181 | $83,655 | $71,300 | 27 | — | $69,919 | $64,757 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nordemann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K 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
The filing describes the purpose of its grants as “to further exempt purpose.” Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing equitable access to nutritious food. Family Service League says it provides mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services. World Wildlife Fund says it works to conserve nature and reduce threats to life on Earth. Homes for Our Troops says it builds and donates adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $89,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $12,000 to the International Rescue Committee, $10,000 to Doctors Without Borders, $8,000 each to Feeding America and Scholarship America, $6,500 to La Familia, and $5,000 each to Family Service League and Into the Looking Glass-Medi-Cos.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deborah Nordemann as president and Hans B H Nordemann as treasurer.
Nordemann Foundation is led by Deborah Nordemann, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Nordemann
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hans B. H. Nordemann
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Nordemann Foundation
How much does Nordemann Foundation give each year?
Nordemann Foundation gave $89K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 27 grants.
What is Nordemann Foundation's typical grant size?
Nordemann Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,296, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nordemann Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Nordemann Foundation give grants?
Nordemann Foundation's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (11%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were NYC, NY (4 grants), Santa Fe, NM (3 grants) and Huntington, NY (3 grants).
Who are Nordemann Foundation's largest grantees?
Nordemann Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include International Rescue Committee ($12,000), Doctors Without Borders ($10,000) and Feeding America ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nordemann Foundation?
Nordemann Foundation reported $539K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nordemann Foundation fund?
The filing describes the purpose of its grants as “to further exempt purpose.” Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nordemann Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nordemann Foundation's EIN?
Nordemann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2667115. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Nordemann Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nordemann-foundation-morg_afb78cafa5bb40e18536a3f82b429772
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