The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family
The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family is a private foundation, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $184K. Net investment income was $194K.
The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family at a glance
In short: The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family gave $184K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $183,500
- +62.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,700
- -35.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,592,897
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Museum Associates ($100K). Together the top 5 received $184K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 13 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 150% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2024) to $270K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum Associates Los Angeles, CA | To support lacma's mission to serve the public through the collection, conservation, exhibition, and interpretation of significant works of art. | $100,000 |
| Evergreen Treatment Services Seattle, WA | To support evergreen treatment services in its mission to transform the lives of individuals and their communities through innovative and effective addiction and social services. | $50,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To support the ucla foundation's mission to advance academic excellence, research, and public service through effective stewardship and philanthropy. | $25,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | To support the navy seal foundation's mission to provide support to naval special warfare warriors, their families, and veterans. | $6,500 |
| Women's Guild Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles, CA | To support women's guild cedars-sinai in its mission to world-class healthcare, research and innovation. | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,592,897 | $193,932 | $183,575 | $183,500 | 5 | $183,575 | $193,932 | $122,211 |
| 2024 | $2,550,281 | $129,671 | $120,952 | $113,000 | 2 | $113,100 | $129,671 | $119,176 |
| 2023 | $2,398,788 | $320,495 | $45 | — | — | $45 | $320,475 | $107,493 |
| 2022 | $2,151,144 | $30,162 | $150,025 | $150,000 | 2 | $150,025 | $30,162 | $109,393 |
| 2021 | $2,584,414 | $24,942 | $166,670 | $165,500 | 4 | $165,670 | $24,942 | $122,224 |
| 2020 | $2,415,044 | $1,097,795 | $274,160 | $270,000 | 4 | — | $89,884 | $61,749 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family reported a distributable amount of $122K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family is led by Jane F. Nathanson, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane F. Nathanson
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Nathanson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Nathanson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc B. Nathanson
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Nathanson
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family
How much does The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family give each year?
The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family gave $184K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $113K across 2 grants.
What is The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family's typical grant size?
The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $36,700, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family give grants?
The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family's largest grantees?
The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family's largest 2025 grantees include Museum Associates ($100,000), Evergreen Treatment Services ($50,000) and UCLA Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family?
The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $184K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family's EIN?
The Jane and Marc Nathanson Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4253958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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