The Naserian Foundation
The Naserian Foundation is a private foundation located in Atlanta, Georgia, according to its filing information. Its website describes the organization as a Kenyan-based NGO and says it works on social and community development in collaboration with local communities and regional and international partners.
The Naserian Foundation at a glance
In short: The Naserian Foundation gave $1.2M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in Georgia. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,232,500
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,625
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $27,536,048
- +6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (92% 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 Naserian Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 271 17Th Street Nw Ste 2100, Atlanta, GA 30363
Phone: (404) 367-2153
Website: https://naserianfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Naserian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was GEEARSGeorgia Early Education Alliance for Ready ($175K). Together the top 10 received $985K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 97 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 8% to recipients in North Carolina. The filing reports 0% for the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Naserian Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $73K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $871K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GEEARSGeorgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Atlanta, GA | Health and Human Services | $175,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Health and Human Services | $150,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Metro Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Health and Human Services | $135,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation Atlanta, GA | Health and Human Services | $125,000 |
| Appalachian State University F Oundation Inc Boone, NC | Health and Human Services | $100,000 |
| The Alliance Theater Atlanta, GA | Health and Human Services | $75,000 |
| Woodruff Arts Center Atlanta, GA | Health and Human Services | $75,000 |
| Covenant House Atlanta, GA | Health and Human Services | $50,000 |
| Chris 180 Atlanta, GA | Health and Human Services | $50,000 |
| Christian City Union City, GA | Health and Human Services | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,536,048 | $2,009,868 | $1,565,123 | $1,232,500 | 20 | $1,232,500 | $1,824,101 | $1,517,820 |
| 2023 | $25,747,483 | $922,522 | $1,474,118 | $1,170,000 | 20 | $1,170,000 | $751,402 | $1,219,663 |
| 2022 | $23,460,680 | $566,235 | $1,490,785 | $1,190,853 | 23 | $1,190,853 | $410,032 | $1,251,240 |
| 2021 | $28,292,039 | $1,002,259 | $1,383,876 | $1,131,500 | 17 | $1,131,500 | $857,523 | $1,351,956 |
| 2020 | $26,054,826 | $8,028,063 | $1,102,346 | $871,000 | 17 | — | $267,766 | $948,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Naserian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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
The foundation’s website describes a holistic development philosophy: it presents health, education, access to clean water, and economic opportunity as interconnected aspects of community development. It also emphasizes collaboration and avoiding duplication of other groups’ work. The website describes programs involving education, economic empowerment, gender equality, healthcare, and conservation, among other areas.
The 2024 filing lists grants to organizations with varied missions. For example, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta says its mission is “to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.” Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta describes its mission as creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments to support young people’s potential. The Atlanta Police Foundation says it works to make Atlanta safer and more inviting. The Woodruff Arts Center describes a mission centered on arts and education for diverse audiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $1,232,500. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $175,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Among the largest listed grants were $175,000 to GEEARS—Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready; $150,000 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; $135,000 to Boys and Girls Club Metro Atlanta; $125,000 to the Atlanta Police Foundation; and $100,000 to Appalachian State University Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website identifies Gabrielle Allen as Founder & CEO, Jackson Rarin as Founder & Executive Director, and Toby Storie-Pugh as Founder. The 2024 filing lists Stephanie Blank as an officer and Glenda Howard as secretary.
The Naserian Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Blank
Officer
On filings since 2020
$100K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Glenda Howard
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Williams (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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 $100K, to Stephanie Blank (Officer).
Frequently asked questions about The Naserian Foundation
How much does The Naserian Foundation give each year?
The Naserian Foundation gave $1.2M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 20 grants.
What is The Naserian Foundation's typical grant size?
The Naserian Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $61,625, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Naserian Foundation that year got $40K on average.
Where does The Naserian Foundation give grants?
The Naserian Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (14 grants).
Does The Naserian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Naserian Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health and Human Services" (20 grants).
Who are The Naserian Foundation's largest grantees?
The Naserian Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include GEEARSGeorgia Early Education Alliance for Ready ($175,000), Children's Healthcare of Atlanta ($150,000) and Boys and Girls Club Metro Atlanta ($135,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Naserian Foundation?
The Naserian Foundation reported $27.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Naserian Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes a holistic development philosophy: it presents health, education, access to clean water, and economic opportunity as interconnected aspects of community development. It also emphasizes collaboration and avoiding duplication of other groups’ work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Naserian Foundation?
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 Naserian Foundation's EIN?
The Naserian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1572991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Naserian 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Naserian Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-naserian-foundation-morg_2105ce21475147eabca0fd8b57c82848
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