Ta Edwin M Nygaard
Ta Edwin M Nygaard is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2025, it reported 12 grants totaling $16,000, all listed for general operating purposes.
Ta Edwin M Nygaard at a glance
In short: Ta Edwin M Nygaard gave $16K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Massachusetts. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,333
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,460
- Total assets
- $288,487
- -2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ta Edwin M Nygaard
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ta Edwin M Nygaard funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gordon College ($2K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The listed shares were Massachusetts, 28%; Pennsylvania, 18%; Kentucky, 14%; Virginia, 14%; and Mississippi, 14%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ta Edwin M Nygaard open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $18K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon College Wenham, MA | General Operating | $2,280 |
| Gordon Conwell Theological Semin South Hamilton, MA | General Operating | $2,280 |
| Team Work Associates Florence, KY | General Operating | $2,280 |
| Cairn University Langhorne, PA | General Operating | $2,280 |
| Old Time Gospel Hour Lynchburg, VA | General Operating | $2,280 |
| The Piney Woods School Piney Woods, MS | General Operating | $2,280 |
| American Bible Society Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $640 |
| World Prophetic Ministry Inc Colton, CA | General Operating | $640 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | General Operating | $320 |
| Our Daily Bread Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $240 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $288,487 | $22,538 | $30,388 | $16,000 | 12 | $24,553 | $16,997 | $17,249 |
| 2024 | $296,592 | $18,315 | $23,646 | $16,000 | 12 | $18,389 | $12,814 | $16,956 |
| 2023 | $301,632 | $8,866 | $22,509 | $16,000 | 12 | $17,601 | $4,612 | $15,896 |
| 2022 | $315,616 | $12,812 | $23,431 | $16,000 | 12 | $17,573 | $7,528 | $16,872 |
| 2021 | $326,298 | $37,433 | $25,981 | $18,280 | 12 | $19,901 | $31,541 | $18,848 |
| 2020 | $314,796 | $22,550 | $20,648 | $13,720 | 11 | — | $17,487 | $16,478 |
| 2019 | $312,950 | $31,953 | $23,655 | $17,003 | 12 | — | $26,833 | $16,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ta Edwin M Nygaard reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were listed as general operating support. Among the recipients, Cairn University describes its mission as educating students to serve Christ in the church, society, and the world. American Bible Society describes its mission as making the Bible available in accessible languages and formats. Old Time Gospel Hour describes its mission as providing educational materials on morality in American life and government; it also states that it is currently operating to service remaining obligations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $16,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $240 to $2,280, with a median grant of $1,460. The largest grants were $2,280 each to Gordon College, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Team Work Associates, Cairn University, Old Time Gospel Hour, and The Piney Woods School. Other listed grants included $640 to American Bible Society and $640 to World Prophetic Ministry Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Ta Edwin M Nygaard's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $6K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ta Edwin M Nygaard
How much does Ta Edwin M Nygaard give each year?
Ta Edwin M Nygaard gave $16K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 12 grants.
What is Ta Edwin M Nygaard's typical grant size?
Ta Edwin M Nygaard's median grant in 2025 was $1,460, and its average grant was $1,333, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ta Edwin M Nygaard give grants?
Ta Edwin M Nygaard's top state is Massachusetts, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (18%) and Kentucky (14%).
Does Ta Edwin M Nygaard give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ta Edwin M Nygaard's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ta Edwin M Nygaard's largest grantees?
Ta Edwin M Nygaard's largest 2025 grantees include Gordon College ($2,280), Gordon Conwell Theological Semin ($2,280) and Team Work Associates ($2,280), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ta Edwin M Nygaard?
Ta Edwin M Nygaard reported $288K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ta Edwin M Nygaard fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were listed as general operating support. Among the recipients, Cairn University describes its mission as educating students to serve Christ in the church, society, and the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ta Edwin M Nygaard?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ta Edwin M Nygaard's EIN?
Ta Edwin M Nygaard's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7684658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ta Edwin M Nygaard 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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