Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation
The Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation is a private foundation based in Snowmass Village, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as health care, food security, support for children and families, and Jewish community and Israel-related causes, as described by the grantees.
Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation at a glance
In short: Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation gave $71K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,943
- +97.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +77.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,434
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,400
- Total assets
- $72,879
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 17161, Snowmass Village, CO 81615
Phone: (970) 922-5300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Bernard Hospital ($10K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. The largest reported shares went to New York (24%), Colorado (19%), Illinois (18%), Wisconsin (14%), and New Jersey (11%). Its listed 2024 grants also included recipients in Texas and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $71K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Bernard Hospital Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lucy Burns Institute Madison, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Etzion Foundation Teaneck, NJ | Charitable | $8,143 |
| Clarion Project Richardson, TX | Charitable | $6,500 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Grand Junction, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shining Stars Foundation Winter Park, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mishkan Chicago Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Chabad of Aspen Aspen, CO | Charitable | $1,800 |
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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 | $72,879 | $34,530 | $71,645 | $70,943 | 16 | $70,943 | $8,331 |
| 2023 | $82,458 | $129,398 | $36,676 | $35,860 | 9 | $35,860 | $52,896 |
| 2022 | $93,057 | $23,558 | $22,841 | $21,800 | 3 | $21,800 | $22,517 |
| 2021 | $81,338 | $13,460 | $29,217 | $28,000 | 4 | $28,000 | $4,979 |
| 2020 | $97,095 | $34,128 | $32,739 | $31,539 | 3 | — | $456 |
| 2019 | $95,706 | $15,529 | $49,498 | $48,300 | 6 | — | $14,331 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated missions describe work in several areas. For example, St. Bernard Hospital says it serves Chicago’s South Side community; Food Bank of the Rockies says it nourishes people facing food insecurity; and Shining Stars Foundation says it supports children with cancer, young adult survivors, and their families. Jewish National Fund describes work related to Israel and its people, while the American Jewish Committee says it advances the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $70,943. Grant amounts ranged from $900 to $10,000, with a median grant of $3,400. It reported 9 grants totaling $35,860 in 2023 and 3 grants totaling $21,800 in 2022.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $10,000 each to St. Bernard Hospital, Lucy Burns Institute, and Jewish National Fund; $8,143 to Etzion Foundation; $6,500 to Clarion Project; and $6,000 to American Jewish Committee. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to Food Bank of the Rockies and Shining Stars Foundation, and $1,000 to Brake the Cycle. The grantees describe their work as including, respectively, support for people facing food insecurity, children and families affected by cancer, and access to clean water and sanitation in Zambia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven H. Nemerovski, Nancy K. Nemerovksi, and Mark Yura as directors.
Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Yura
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy K. Nemerovksi
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven H. Nemerovski
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation
How much does Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation give each year?
Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation gave $71K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 9 grants.
What is Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation's typical grant size?
Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,400, and its average grant was $4,434, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation give grants?
Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation's top state is New York, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (19%) and Illinois (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Aspen, CO (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (16 grants).
Who are Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation's largest grantees?
Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Bernard Hospital ($10,000), Lucy Burns Institute ($10,000) and Jewish National Fund ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation?
Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation reported $73K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $35K.
What does Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated missions describe work in several areas. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation's EIN?
Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4398041. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/steve-and-nancy-nemerovski-foundation-morg_6cab9117e6f24cd6a5b1caffe64f220a
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