The Eric & Jane Nord Family Fund
The Eric & Jane Nord Family Fund is a private foundation based in Oberlin, Ohio. Founded by Eric and Jane Nord, lifelong residents of northern Ohio, the fund was established in keeping with the founders' values of community service. The organization makes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and seeks opportunities that build knowledge and capacity within communities of place and concern.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$77.0M
-15.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$17.4M
+51.6% YoY
Grant Count
35
+9.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$497K
+38.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Eric & Jane Nord Family Fund focuses on four primary areas of concern:
- The Arts
- The Environment
- Education
- Social Services
The fund prioritizes organizations that are effective in building knowledge and capacity within their communities.
Grantmaking
The Eric & Jane Nord Family Fund does not consider unsolicited grant proposals. Organizations interested in funding must follow the foundation's application procedures, which are managed through the foundation's established channels.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund maintains a primary focus on northern Ohio, with particular emphasis on communities of place and concern relevant to the founders' interests.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $77,033,807 | $90,988,242 | $32,303,547 |
| Revenue | $3,937,075 | $70,950,853 | $3,506,288 |
| Expenses | $17,778,974 | $12,539,326 | $4,487,282 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $17,407,700 | $11,489,700 | $4,239,450 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,067,918 | $70,720,402 | $1,620,538 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,587,992 | $1,830,254 | $4,514,384 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Eric and Jane Nord were instrumental in establishing both The Community Foundation of Greater Lorain County and The Nord Family Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS VIRGINIA BARBATO | PRESIDENT&TRUSTEE | 15 | — |
| MS EMILY MCCLINTOCK | TREASURER&TRUSTEE | 15 | — |
| MR RICHARD NORD | SECRETARY & TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MS CARLY BERK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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