Nutter Family Foundation
The Nutter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Vancouver, Washington. It supports local community organizations through grants and conducts Dozer Day, an interactive event where attendees operate real construction equipment and learn about the industry’s impact on communities.
Key facts about Nutter Family Foundation
In short: Nutter Family Foundation gave $63K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. 68% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 20-8033161
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,096
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- Average grant
- $2,524
- Median grant
- $1,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 68% first-time grantees (17 of 25, 2025)
- Total assets
- $1,770,067
- Primary geography
- Washington (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Applications and related materials are available on the foundation’s website. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted from March 1 through June 15 each year.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$63K
-4.0% YoY
Grant Count
25
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-4.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nutter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Nutter Family Foundation open to new grantees?
68%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 25 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 124% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes Dozer Day as an educational experience that highlights the construction industry’s impact on communities and inspires future builders. It also reports supporting local community organizations through grants.
Examples of supported organizations include Cascadia Technical Academy Foundation, whose mission is to provide resources beyond public funding so students can develop knowledge and skills for learning, careers, and life. King’s Way Christian Schools describes its mission as partnering with families to provide a Christ-centered education. Other 2025 recipients included Central Christian School, which describes its mission as educating students from a biblical worldview, and Khan Academy, whose stated mission is to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $63,096. Grant amounts ranged from $21 to $11,000, with a median of $1,500. Its largest listed grants included $11,000 to Cascadia Technical Academy Foundation, $7,500 to King’s Way Christian Schools, $7,300 to Southwest Washington Contractors Association, $5,500 to Ridgefield HS Cheer, and $5,000 each to Building Futures Foundation and ReadNW.
Review Cycle
Applications are accepted from March 1 through June 15 each year.
How to Apply
Applications and related materials are available on the foundation’s website. The filing lists Renee Nutter as the application contact and says award restrictions are available on the website.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Washington recipients: 92% went to Washington, 4% to New York, and 4% to Oregon. California is listed as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $66K (2024). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $63K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cascadia Technical Academy Foundation ($11K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($271), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cascadia Technical Academy Foundation Vancouver, WA | Charitable | $11,000 |
| King's Way Christian Schools Vancouver, WA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Southwest Washington Contractors Association Vancouver, WA | Charitable | $7,300 |
| Ridgefield HS Cheer Ridgefield, WA | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Building Futures Foundation Vancouver, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Readnw Vancouver, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fort Vancouver High School Key Club Vancouver, WA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hela Hosa Vancouver, WA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Fonda-Fultonville Central School Fonda, NY | Charitable | $2,450 |
| South Ridge PTA Ridgefield, WA | Charitable | $1,855 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,770,067 | $298,474 | $342,065 | $63,096 (25 grants) |
| 2024 | $1,675,146 | $1,179,070 | $502,168 | $65,745 (25 grants) |
| 2023 | $890,998 | $315,797 | $266,714 | $42,768 (16 grants) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,770,067 | $1,675,146 | $890,998 |
| Revenue | $298,474 | $1,179,070 | $315,797 |
| Expenses | $342,065 | $502,168 | $266,714 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $119,928 | $65,745 | $42,768 |
| Net Investment Income | $45,723 | $31,925 | $28,004 |
| Distributable Amount | $67,075 | $51,687 | $41,230 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jerry Nutter and Renee Nutter as directors.
Nutter Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Renee Nutter
Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$44K (2020) → $48K (2025)
Jerry Nutter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $48K, to Renee Nutter (Director).
Contact
Application contact: Renee Nutter
Mailing address: 7211 Ne 43Rd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661
Phone: (360) 759-2300
Website: https://www.nutterfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about Nutter Family Foundation
How much does Nutter Family Foundation give each year?
Nutter Family Foundation gave $63K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $66K across 25 grants.
What is Nutter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Nutter Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,524, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nutter Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Nutter Family Foundation give grants?
Nutter Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vancouver, WA (14 grants) and Ridgefield, WA (3 grants).
Does Nutter Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Nutter Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (23 grants).
Who are Nutter Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Nutter Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cascadia Technical Academy Foundation ($11,000), King's Way Christian Schools ($7,500) and Southwest Washington Contractors Association ($7,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($271), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nutter Family Foundation?
Nutter Family Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nutter Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes Dozer Day as an educational experience that highlights the construction industry’s impact on communities and inspires future builders. It also reports supporting local community organizations through grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nutter Family Foundation?
Applications and related materials are available on the foundation’s website. 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 20-8033161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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