The John F Nagel Foundation
The John F Nagel Foundation is a private foundation established in 1989 in Idaho as a charitable memorial to John and Jack Nagel (father and son), who were family operators of Nagel Beverage Co., Inc., a Pepsi-Cola franchise in Boise, Idaho. The foundation is based in Eagle, Idaho and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.4M
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-3.9% YoY
Grant Count
20
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$69K
+0.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to fund organizations in southwest Idaho whose purpose is to help those who would otherwise be unable to help themselves. The selection of grant recipients is based primarily on need.
The foundation focuses on two primary grant categories:
Education Grants — Building community leaders through specialized education programs and supporting a trained workforce for Idaho's future.
Community Grants — Benefiting organizations who care for people and promote the common good.
The foundation also prioritizes teen self-reliance programs, expansion of buddy camps, and supports trained volunteers to provide basic necessities to those in need. It sponsors summer events and has funded programs in education, human services, philanthropy, and voluntarism.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 17 grants in 2023. Typical grant awards range from $2,000 to $225,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in southwest Idaho. It gives back to the communities that supported the Nagel family.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $20,849,484
- Total Revenues: $1,474,905
- Total Expenses: $2,064,300
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
Total Giving (2023): $1,375,560
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,407,996 | $20,849,484 | $21,439,698 |
| Revenue | $2,583,810 | $1,474,905 | $948,994 |
| Expenses | $2,025,298 | $2,064,300 | $2,182,326 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,458,389 | $1,517,353 | $1,631,064 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,032,321 | $942,577 | $405,524 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,593,370 | $1,450,994 | $1,500,022 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The John F Nagel Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VANCE MILLER | PRESIDENT | 4 | $9,000 |
| TAHNEE FORNSTROM | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| RYAN FORNSTROM | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 4 | $9,000 |
Contact Information
- Address: 435 E Shore Dr Ste 140, Eagle, ID 83616-5754
- Phone: 208-387-7962
- Website: www.nagelfoundation.com
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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