Nordon Charitable Foundation
Nordon Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $232K.
Nordon Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Nordon Charitable Foundation gave $100K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,286
- +31.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,471,162
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nordon Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation ($45K). Together the top 7 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nordon Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2020) to $100K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Missoula, MT | Protect Wildlife Habitat | $45,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Global Ministry Projects | $10,000 |
| The Horse Shelter Los Cerrillos, NM | Rescuing Abused, Abondoned & Neglected Horses | $10,000 |
| Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Veteran Home Services | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | Natural Resource Conservation | $10,000 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | Food Bank | $10,000 |
| Mercy Chefs Portsmouth, VA | Humanitarian Relief | $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 | $1,471,162 | $254,614 | $131,493 | $100,000 | 7 | $100,699 | $232,279 | $85,703 |
| 2024 | $1,348,041 | $41,583 | $110,494 | $87,000 | 8 | $88,379 | $23,394 | $84,556 |
| 2023 | $1,416,952 | $211,704 | $107,796 | $82,500 | 6 | $86,376 | $17,575 | $73,850 |
| 2022 | $1,314,176 | $85,263 | $77,328 | $55,000 | 4 | $58,975 | $39,407 | $62,445 |
| 2021 | $1,306,241 | $23,542 | $68,527 | $45,000 | 5 | $45,000 | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,351,226 | $22,441 | $59,867 | $37,500 | 4 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nordon Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nordon Charitable Foundation is led by B. K. Meier-Mueller, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
B. K. Meier-Mueller
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill E. Winegardner
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Behn
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg A. Winegardner
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Victoria Mueller (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Kim E. Mueller-Berling (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Katherine Savage (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Barbara Meier-Mueller (2020–2022) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Greg a Winegardner (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about Nordon Charitable Foundation
How much does Nordon Charitable Foundation give each year?
Nordon Charitable Foundation gave $100K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $87K across 8 grants.
What is Nordon Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Nordon Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,286, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nordon Charitable Foundation give grants?
Nordon Charitable Foundation's top state is Montana, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (20%) and North Carolina (10%).
Does Nordon Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Nordon Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Nordon Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Nordon Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation ($45,000), Samaritans Purse ($10,000) and The Horse Shelter ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nordon Charitable Foundation?
Nordon Charitable Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Nordon Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Nordon Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3543794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Nordon Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · 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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