Nuttall Philanthropies Inc
Nuttall Philanthropies Inc is a private foundation, based in Albany, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $78.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $10.5M.
Nuttall Philanthropies Inc at a glance
In short: Nuttall Philanthropies Inc gave $3.7M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $621K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,727,278
- +210.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $621,213
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $350,000
- Total assets
- $78,119,222
- +35.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (47% 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 Nuttall Philanthropies Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Collegiate School ($1.7M). Together the top 6 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nuttall Philanthropies Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2022) to $3.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collegiate School New York, NY | Education - General Support | $1,654,699 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Education - General Support | $1,157,170 |
| The Nature of Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Together Achieving Dreams Foundation Wilmington, DE | General Support | $200,000 |
| Redf San Francisco, CA | General Support | $109,992 |
| The Spence School New York, NY | Education - General Support | $105,417 |
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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 | $78,119,222 | $26,142,869 | $3,899,305 | $3,727,278 | 6 | $3,833,810 | $10,523,778 | $5,433,396 |
| 2023 | $57,591,935 | $2,248,529 | $1,247,236 | $1,200,000 | 2 | $1,223,372 | $1,393,085 | $2,653,374 |
| 2022 | $57,357,757 | $23,181,991 | $1,120,000 | $1,100,000 | 1 | $1,107,500 | $1,156,227 | $1,460,663 |
| 2021 | $36,150,000 | $36,150,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $169,220 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nuttall Philanthropies Inc reported a distributable amount of $5.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nuttall Philanthropies Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amie R. Nuttall
Director & Officer
Director → Director & Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlane Melican
Director & Officer
Director → Director & Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott C. Nuttall
Director & Officer
Director → Director & Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Nuttall Philanthropies Inc
How much does Nuttall Philanthropies Inc give each year?
Nuttall Philanthropies Inc gave $3.7M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 2 grants.
What is Nuttall Philanthropies Inc's typical grant size?
Nuttall Philanthropies Inc's median grant in 2024 was $350,000, and its average grant was $621,213, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nuttall Philanthropies Inc give grants?
Nuttall Philanthropies Inc's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (31%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Nuttall Philanthropies Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nuttall Philanthropies Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nuttall Philanthropies Inc's largest grantees?
Nuttall Philanthropies Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Collegiate School ($1,654,699), Brown University ($1,157,170) and The Nature of Conservancy ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nuttall Philanthropies Inc?
Nuttall Philanthropies Inc reported $78.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.4M (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 is Nuttall Philanthropies Inc's EIN?
Nuttall Philanthropies Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2808116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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