THE NAGEN PROJECT STANDS AT THE FOREFRONT OF A CRUCIAL BATTLE AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, FIGHTING NOT JUST FOR THE PRESENT BUT FOR THE FUTURE OF NORTH AMERICAN JEWS. THE PROJECTS APPROACH IS COMPREHENSIVE AND MULTIFACETED, FROM FREEING K-12 EDUCATION OF RADICAL CURRICULA TO TACKLING STRUCTURAL ANTISEMITISM ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES. THE PROJECT ENGAGES IN RESEARCH, LEGAL ACTION, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS TO DRIVE IMPACTFUL RESULTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+21.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$745K
-18.7% YoY
Grant Count
10
+42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$75K
-43.1% YoY
About The Nagen Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Nagen Project Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in BLOOMFIELD, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $745K. Net investment income was $41K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,429,819 | $1,180,951 | $610,867 |
| Revenue | $3,060,007 | $2,321,377 | $986,325 |
| Expenses | $2,833,324 | $1,766,225 | $408,546 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $41,165 | $9,387 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Institute for Liberal Values ($275,000), Hillel International ($150,000), The Foundation for Defense of Democracy ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOUNDLESS ISRAEL INC WALTHAMM, MA | TO FIGHT ANTI-SEMITISM | $25,000 |
| CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL CEDARHURST, NY | TO FIGHT ANTI-SEMITISM | $25,000 |
| GEVURAH FUND GLOUCESTER, MA | TO FIGHT ANTI-SEMITISM | $25,000 |
| HILLEL INTERNATIONAL WASHINGTON, DC | TO FIGHT ANTI-SEMITISM | $150,000 |
| ISGAP NEW YORK, NY | TO FIGHT ANTI-SEMITISM | $25,000 |
| ISRAEL ON CAMPUS COALITION WASHINGTON, DC | TO FIGHT ANTI-SEMITISM | $35,000 |
| JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR LIBERAL VALUES COLUMBUS, OH | TO FIGHT ANTI-SEMITISM | $275,000 |
| MERIT SPREAD FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | TO FIGHT ANTI-SEMITISM | $10,000 |
| THE FOUNDATION FOR DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACY WASHINGTON, DC | TO FIGHT ANTI-SEMITISM | $150,000 |
| THE LAWFARE PROJECT NEW YORK, NY | TO FIGHT ANTI-SEMITISM | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD GITLIN | CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| BILLY WEINSTEIN | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 10 | — |
| BOBBY CASPER | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| SETH COHEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| STUART GRANT | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MARK MANDELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DAVID ROTH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CYNTHIA SHERMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Nagen Project Inc?
The Nagen Project Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in BLOOMFIELD, CT. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Nagen Project Inc?
As of 2024, The Nagen Project Inc holds $1.4M in total assets with $3.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $745K in 2024.
Where does The Nagen Project Inc operate?
The Nagen Project Inc has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio.
What size grants does The Nagen Project Inc award?
In 2024, The Nagen Project Inc awarded 10 grants totaling $745K — an average of about $75K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Nagen Project Inc's EIN?
The Nagen Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1370517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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