The Jill H Nagorniak
The Jill H Nagorniak is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. In its 2025 filing, it reported 19 grants totaling $91,000 to charitable organizations; the filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Jill H Nagorniak at a glance
In short: The Jill H Nagorniak gave $91K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- Average grant
- $4,789
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $63,317
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jill H Nagorniak
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: Lwc 230 Street, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 523-6531
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jill H Nagorniak funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trinity Repertory Company ($10K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 11% to recipients in Rhode Island. Recipients in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Minnesota each received 5% of grant dollars. Listed grantees also include organizations in Iowa, Maine, and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jill H Nagorniak gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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
In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Repertory Company Providence, RI | General | $10,000 |
| GBH Boston, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Finca Washington, DC | Ggeneral | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts Boston, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Earth Merrifield, VA | General | $5,000 |
| Abby's House Worcester, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Wbur Boston, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Foxboro Discretionary Fund Foxboro, MA | General | $5,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Father Bills and Mainspring Brockton, MA | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $63,317 | $155,118 | $91,801 | $91,000 | 19 | $91,155 | $116,263 | $6,173 |
| 2024 | — | $35 | $35 | — | — | $35 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | $35 | $35 | — | — | $35 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $35 | $35 | — | — | $35 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jill H Nagorniak reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Trinity Repertory Company describes its mission as using dramatic art to stimulate, educate, and engage its community. Pine Street Inn says its mission is to end homelessness, while Habitat for Humanity–North Central Georgia describes building homes in partnership with low-income families. Kennebunkport Conservation Trust describes a mission involving land preservation, stewardship, education, and natural and historic resources.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 19 grants totaling $91,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $10,000 each to Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, Rhode Island, and GBH in Boston. Other listed grants of $5,000 went to organizations including FINCA, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, Friends of the Earth, Abby’s House, WBUR, Foxboro Discretionary Fund, The Greater Boston Food Bank, Father Bills and Mainspring, Heifer International, and National Parks Conservation Association. Other reported 2025 recipients include Pine Street Inn, Habitat for Humanity–North Central Georgia, and Kennebunkport Conservation Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C-F David Boit, Wendy S Holding, and Jill H Nagorniak as trustees.
The Jill H Nagorniak's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C-F David Boit
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$200 (2025)
Wendy S. Holding
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$200 (2025)
Jill H. Nagornaik
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $200, to C-F David Boit (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jill H Nagorniak
How much does The Jill H Nagorniak give each year?
The Jill H Nagorniak gave $91K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Jill H Nagorniak's typical grant size?
The Jill H Nagorniak's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,789, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jill H Nagorniak give grants?
The Jill H Nagorniak gives mostly in Massachusetts: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (11%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants).
Does The Jill H Nagorniak give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of The Jill H Nagorniak's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jill H Nagorniak's largest grantees?
The Jill H Nagorniak's largest 2025 grantees include Trinity Repertory Company ($10,000), GBH ($10,000) and Finca ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jill H Nagorniak?
The Jill H Nagorniak reported $63K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jill H Nagorniak fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Trinity Repertory Company describes its mission as using dramatic art to stimulate, educate, and engage its community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jill H Nagorniak?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jill H Nagorniak's EIN?
The Jill H Nagorniak's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2939245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Jill H Nagorniak 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Jill H Nagorniak funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jill-h-nagorniak-morg_5a33fc6b20474184ac33b2c1452d4560
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