Nurture Nature Foundation
Nurture Nature Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $33.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $264K. Net investment income was $6.1M.
Nurture Nature Foundation at a glance
In short: Nurture Nature Foundation gave $264K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $132K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $263,500
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $131,750
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $131,750
- Total assets
- $33,205,844
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nurture Nature Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nurture Nature Center ($250K). Together the top 2 received $264K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nurture Nature Foundation gives
- Giving grew 158% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2020) to $264K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $264K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nurture Nature Center Easton, PA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Greater Easton Development Partnership Easton, PA | General Support | $13,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,205,844 | $8,649,147 | $3,681,656 | $263,500 | 2 | $1,114,931 | $6,073,520 |
| 2023 | $31,426,115 | $4,064,865 | $3,774,101 | $224,500 | 2 | $1,338,236 | $1,409,672 |
| 2022 | $29,102,713 | $3,495,440 | $3,521,145 | $183,463 | 2 | $706,978 | $722,863 |
| 2021 | $33,431,048 | $4,306,617 | $3,093,442 | $102,072 | 3 | $684,422 | $1,221,089 |
| 2020 | $30,506,291 | $2,642,254 | $2,680,317 | $99,165 | 2 | — | $663,762 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nurture Nature Foundation is led by Robert J. Kheel, President, Tr & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert J. Kheel
President, Tr & Director
President & Treasurer → President, Tr & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Peck
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Stanley
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabrielle Salazar
Associate Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Stanley
Associate Director
On filings since 2023
3 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 Nurture Nature Foundation
How much does Nurture Nature Foundation give each year?
Nurture Nature Foundation gave $264K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $225K across 2 grants.
How large is Nurture Nature Foundation?
Nurture Nature Foundation reported $33.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8.6M.
What is Nurture Nature Foundation?
Nurture Nature Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. It holds $33.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Nurture Nature Foundation operate?
Nurture Nature Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Pennsylvania.
What is Nurture Nature Foundation's EIN?
Nurture Nature Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3637915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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