The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family
The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family is a private foundation, based in Ridgewood, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $129K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $13K.
The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family at a glance
In short: The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family gave $13K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,000
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,625
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $129,302
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fairfield University ($2K). Together the top 8 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 193% of 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $13K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | Support the Purpose of the Organization's Mission. | $2,000 |
| Kenyon College Gambier, OH | Support the Purpose of the Organization's Mission. | $2,000 |
| Ramapo College Mahwah, NJ | Support the Purpose of the Organization's Mission. | $2,000 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Philadelphia, PA | Support the Purpose of the Organization's Mission. | $2,000 |
| Social Services Association Ridgewood, NJ | Support the Purpose of the Organization's Mission. | $2,000 |
| Kent School Kent, CT | Support the Purpose of the Organization's Mission. | $1,000 |
| The Philadelphia School Philadelphia, PA | Support the Purpose of the Organization's Mission. | $1,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc Memphis, TN | Support the Purpose of the Organization's Mission. | $1,000 |
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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 | $129,302 | $29 | $14,825 | $13,000 | 8 | $13,000 | — | $6,732 |
| 2024 | $144,098 | $83 | $12,175 | $12,000 | 6 | $12,000 | — | $7,395 |
| 2023 | $156,190 | $253 | $12,975 | $12,000 | 8 | $12,000 | — | $8,006 |
| 2022 | $168,912 | $127 | $12,175 | $12,000 | 8 | $12,000 | — | $8,732 |
| 2021 | $185,692 | $20 | $10,175 | $10,000 | 9 | $10,000 | — | $9,572 |
| 2020 | $195,847 | $48 | $8,384 | $7,000 | 7 | — | $48 | $9,850 |
| 2019 | $204,183 | $121,129 | $14,737 | $11,500 | 6 | — | $121,129 | $7,623 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter B. Thauer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Thauer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Nancy & Peter Thauer Family
How much does The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family give each year?
The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family gave $13K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 6 grants.
What is The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family's typical grant size?
The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,625, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family give grants?
The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family's top state is New Jersey, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (23%) and Pennsylvania (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support the Purpose of the Organization's Mission." (8 grants).
Who are The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family's largest grantees?
The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family's largest 2025 grantees include Fairfield University ($2,000), Kenyon College ($2,000) and Ramapo College ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family?
The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family reported $129K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family's EIN?
The Nancy & Peter Thauer Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0020311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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