The Nalen Foundation
The Nalen Foundation is a private foundation based in Ketchum, Idaho. In 2024, it gave $85,500 across 19 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in conservation, community health, arts, and support for veterans.
The Nalen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nalen Foundation gave $86K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Idaho. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,500
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -42.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,500
- +83.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $654,605
- -7.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Nalen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6419, Ketchum, ID 83340
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nalen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation ($18K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 159 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Idaho organizations received 46% of grant dollars and Montana organizations received 38%. Maine received 9%, Massachusetts 6%, and Oregon 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Nalen Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 494% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2021) to $165K (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation Bozeman, MT | General & Unrestricted | $18,150 |
| Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence Inc Hailey, ID | SAFE Program | $10,000 |
| Far and Wise Inc Hailey, ID | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wood River Bicycle Coalition Hailey, ID | Green Horn Trails Project | $10,000 |
| GMP Charities Inc Saco, ME | General & Unrestricted | $7,350 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Inc Needham, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Montana Land Reliance Helena, MT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Library Association Inc Ketchum Sun Vall Ketchum, ID | Collections Department | $2,500 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust Bozeman, MT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Lukes Wood River Foundation Inc Ketchum, ID | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $654,605 | $128,785 | $182,975 | $85,500 | 19 | $177,801 | $123,837 | $36,023 |
| 2023 | $708,795 | $22,735 | $195,134 | $80,980 | 33 | $188,461 | $17,614 | $41,590 |
| 2022 | $881,194 | $78,434 | $282,201 | $92,920 | 35 | $267,131 | $63,391 | $47,915 |
| 2021 | $1,084,961 | $86,211 | $100,294 | $70,750 | 32 | $84,351 | $73,871 | $60,874 |
| 2020 | $1,099,044 | $470,004 | $199,763 | $164,871 | 40 | — | $135,081 | $52,516 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nalen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation says it helps post-9/11 combat veterans and their loved ones thrive through nature-based experiences and programs. Gallatin Valley Land Trust says it connects people and communities with open lands through conservation and trail creation. Bozeman Symphony Society says it provides programming for individuals, students, and musicians.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $85,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $18,150, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest grants included $18,150 to Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation, $10,000 each to Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence Inc., Far and Wise Inc., and Wood River Bicycle Coalition, and $7,350 to GMP Charities Inc.
Other recipients included Pan-Massachusetts Challenge ($5,500), Montana Land Reliance ($5,000), Community Library Association Inc. Ketchum Sun Valley ($2,500), Gallatin Valley Land Trust ($2,500), St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation ($2,500), Wood River Land Trust Company ($2,500), and Bozeman Symphony Society ($2,000). The foundation’s filing identifies the purposes of several grants, including the SAFE Program, the Green Horn Trails Project, and the Collections Department; many others were listed as general and unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Craig A. Nalen, Katherine M. Nalen, and Peter H. Nalen as trustees.
The Nalen Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine M Nalen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$80K (2022) → $40K (2024)
Peter H Nalen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$80K (2022) → $40K (2024)
Craig A Nalen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $40K, to Katherine M Nalen (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Nalen Foundation
How much does The Nalen Foundation give each year?
The Nalen Foundation gave $86K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $81K across 33 grants.
What is The Nalen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nalen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,500, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nalen Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Nalen Foundation give grants?
The Nalen Foundation's top state is Idaho, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Montana (38%) and Maine (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hailey, ID (6 grants), Bozeman, MT (6 grants) and Ketchum, ID (2 grants).
Does The Nalen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of The Nalen Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nalen Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nalen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation ($18,150), Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence Inc ($10,000) and Far and Wise Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Nalen Foundation?
The Nalen Foundation reported $655K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nalen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation says it helps post-9/11 combat veterans and their loved ones thrive through nature-based experiences and programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nalen Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Nalen Foundation's EIN?
The Nalen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6309736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Nalen Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Nalen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-nalen-foundation-morg_7da687c45374437ca2ee6f7ed2e35986
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