Nutter Family Foundation
The Nutter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported education, children’s health, the arts, community support, and environmental conservation.
Nutter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Nutter Family Foundation gave $451K across 14 grants in 2026 (avg $32K), mostly in Florida. 33% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $450,844
- -60.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $32,203
- -69.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $14,348
- Total assets
- $5,332,229
- +51.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nutter Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. An application form must be submitted; the information and materials to include are listed on the application. Contact W Lee and Darlene A Nutter. Scholarship applicants must have a high school GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent, and have been enrolled at least two years at Wahkiakum County High School. They must plan to attend an accredited college or university or qualifying technical school. Selection considers anticipated coursework and career plan, financial need, and the committee’s view of the applicant’s motivation, character, ability, and potential.
- Contact
Application contact: W Lee And Darlene A Nutter
Mailing address: 2749 Forest Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Phone: (904) 739-1311
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nutter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Women's Board of Wolfson Children's Hospital ($168K). Together the top 10 received $418K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($27,844), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 68 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 37% to recipients in Florida. The listed grants included recipients in Jacksonville, Florida, and Cathlamet, Seattle, and Longview, Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nutter Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 42% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $265K (2019) to $1.1M (2025). In 2026 it made 14 grants totaling $451K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Board of Wolfson Children's Hospital Jacksonville, FL | General Support of Children's Health | $168,000 |
| United Way of Northeast Florida Jacksonville, FL | Community Support | $100,000 |
| Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Jacksonville, FL | General Support of Symphony | $50,000 |
| Depaul School of Northeast Florida Jacksonville, FL | Education | $20,000 |
| North Florida School of Special Education Jacksonville, FL | Educational Support | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Jacksonville, FL | Provide Support to Children in Need | $20,000 |
| Cathedral Arts Project Jacksonville, FL | Arts Education | $15,000 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $27,844 |
| St Johns Riverkeeper Jacksonville, FL | Environmental Conservation | $10,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Fleming Island, FL | Provide Support to Children in Need | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,332,229 | $2,388,355 | $525,783 | $450,844 | 14 | $450,883 | $2,220,049 | $336,514 |
| 2025 | $3,512,251 | $3,022,171 | $1,148,795 | $1,143,636 | 11 | $1,143,675 | $2,785,926 | $251,926 |
| 2024 | $1,652,757 | $192,337 | $355,928 | $355,760 | 15 | $355,799 | $186,634 | $187,620 |
| 2023 | $1,525,246 | $-25,619 | $426,689 | $426,325 | 14 | $426,358 | $56,900 | $148,466 |
| 2022 | $1,871,800 | $125,689 | $298,377 | $273,606 | 14 | $273,626 | $118,755 | $164,855 |
| 2021 | $2,043,688 | $1,152,961 | $494,469 | $494,350 | 14 | — | $1,004,693 | $106,170 |
| 2020 | $1,385,196 | $72,004 | $353,872 | $353,676 | 11 | — | $71,808 | $107,642 |
| 2019 | $1,667,064 | $-42,672 | $265,534 | $265,439 | 13 | — | $47,203 | $118,668 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nutter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $337K for 2026 — 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 foundation mission is stated. Its 2025 grantmaking included educational support and education expenses, as well as support for children’s health, a symphony, community programs, arts education, and environmental conservation.
Among its grantees, the University of Washington Foundation says it facilitates private contributions for the benefit of the University of Washington. United Way of Northeast Florida says its mission is to connect people, resources, and ideas to address Northeast Florida’s challenges. Lower Columbia College Foundation says it supports educational opportunities at the college; Cathedral Arts Project says it works to empower children’s creativity and expand access to arts education; and St. Johns Riverkeeper says it defends and advocates for protection of the St. Johns River.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $1,143,636. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $650,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable awards included $650,000 to the University of Washington Foundation for educational support; $162,000 to the Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital for general support of children’s health; $140,000 to the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra for general support; and $100,000 to United Way of Northeast Florida for community support. Other grants included $20,000 to Lower Columbia College Foundation for education, $15,000 to Cathedral Arts Project for arts education, and $10,000 to St. Johns Riverkeeper for environmental conservation. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 14 grants totaling $450,844.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
W Lee Nutter and Darlene A Nutter are listed as trustees.
Nutter Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Darlene A. Nutter
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
W. Lee Nutter
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Nutter Family Foundation
How much does Nutter Family Foundation give each year?
Nutter Family Foundation gave $451K across 14 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.1M across 11 grants.
What is Nutter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Nutter Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $14,348, and its average grant was $32,203, across 14 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nutter Family Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Nutter Family Foundation give grants?
Nutter Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (9 grants).
Does Nutter Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Nutter Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education Expenses" (3 grants).
Who are Nutter Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Nutter Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Women's Board of Wolfson Children's Hospital ($168,000), United Way of Northeast Florida ($100,000) and Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($27,844), which are not listed by name. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Nutter Family Foundation?
Nutter Family Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $451K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $337K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nutter Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2025 grantmaking included educational support and education expenses, as well as support for children’s health, a symphony, community programs, arts education, and environmental conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nutter Family 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 Nutter Family Foundation's EIN?
Nutter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6951338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Nutter Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nutter-family-foundation-morg_814938ac350840738f59a4446aad746d
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