The Nabit Foundation Inc
The Nabit Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing lists 21 grants totaling $285,292, with most grant dollars going to Maryland recipients.
The Nabit Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Nabit Foundation Inc gave $285K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Maryland. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $285,292
- +52.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -16.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,585
- +81.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,821,607
- -5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (78% 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 The Nabit Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process, required materials, restrictions, or deadline are specified in the available information.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20 Commerce Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 727-2404
Website: https://nabitfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nabit Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gilman School ($54K). Together the top 10 received $269K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 137 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to Maryland recipients and 18% to Virginia recipients. The remaining reported shares went to Tennessee (2%), Georgia (1%), and Maine (0%). Baltimore-area organizations received several of the largest awards.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Nabit Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2021) to $323K (2022). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gilman School Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $53,792 |
| Rebuild Metro Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Church of the Redeemer Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Helping up Mission Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Foxcroft School Middleburg, VA | Unresticted | $25,000 |
| Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, VA | Unresticted | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Heaven on Earth Now Inc Rear Timonium, MD | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Calvert School Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hippodrome Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $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 | $2,821,607 | $192,853 | $344,381 | $285,292 | 21 | $285,292 | $138,362 | $281,984 |
| 2024 | $2,973,135 | $1,183,813 | $218,089 | $187,000 | 25 | $187,000 | $1,141,295 | $270,017 |
| 2023 | $2,407,795 | $375,613 | $253,736 | $184,250 | 28 | $184,250 | $344,387 | $253,336 |
| 2022 | $2,285,918 | $749,692 | $428,455 | $323,434 | 40 | $323,434 | $729,901 | $296,729 |
| 2021 | $1,960,773 | $3,929,178 | $188,938 | $166,666 | 23 | — | $630,473 | $327,308 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nabit Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $282K 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
The foundation’s website describes its mission as empowering through education, public service, and social support. It says its grantmaking supports nonprofits working to improve their communities, including work related to education, youth development, public health, and community growth.
The 2025 recipients illustrate a range of grantee activities. Gilman School describes its mission as educating boys with an emphasis on academics, athletics, and the arts. Rebuild Metro says it invests in real estate to create community wealth and opportunity. Heaven on Earth Now describes work combating hunger, assisting people emerging from homelessness and crises, and promoting health and independent living. Shriners Children’s describes its mission as providing compassionate, high-quality care to children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $285,292. Grants ranged from $500 to $53,792, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards were $53,792 to Gilman School, $50,000 to Rebuild Metro, $40,000 to The Church of the Redeemer, $25,000 each to Helping Up Mission, Foxcroft School, and Sweet Briar College, and $20,000 each to Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs and Heaven on Earth Now. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles J Nabit as president. The foundation’s website describes Charles Nabit as a business leader who continues to give through his family’s private foundation.
The Nabit Foundation Inc is led by Charles J. Nabit, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles J. Nabit
President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Nabit Foundation Inc
How much does The Nabit Foundation Inc give each year?
The Nabit Foundation Inc gave $285K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $187K across 25 grants.
What is The Nabit Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Nabit Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,585, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nabit Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does The Nabit Foundation Inc give grants?
The Nabit Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (11 grants).
Does The Nabit Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Nabit Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nabit Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Nabit Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Gilman School ($53,792), Rebuild Metro ($50,000) and The Church of the Redeemer ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nabit Foundation Inc?
The Nabit Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $285K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $282K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nabit Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its mission as empowering through education, public service, and social support. It says its grantmaking supports nonprofits working to improve their communities, including work related to education, youth development, public health, and community growth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nabit Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 The Nabit Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Nabit Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1756376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Nabit Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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