The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation
The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kings Mountain, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $385K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $283.
The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation gave $12K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,160
- -20.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,053
- -20.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $384,722
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our Lady of Kibeho Orphanage ($7K). Together the top 3 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 69% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $46K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Kibeho Orphanage | Operational Support | $7,100 |
| Jett Foundation for Duchenne Family Norwell, MA | Handicap Van | $4,000 |
| West Elementary School Kings Mountain, NC | Student Programs | $1,060 |
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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 | $384,722 | $5,302 | $15,100 | $12,160 | 3 | $12,160 | $283 | $17,509 |
| 2024 | $351,676 | $26,517 | $31,846 | $15,366 | 3 | $22,447 | — | $15,775 |
| 2023 | $296,045 | $15,240 | $47,132 | $41,365 | 5 | $41,365 | — | $14,286 |
| 2022 | $268,553 | $30,103 | $51,992 | $46,450 | 4 | $46,450 | $9,661 | $15,877 |
| 2021 | $368,469 | $22,908 | $8,967 | $6,892 | 3 | $6,892 | $10,770 | $16,468 |
| 2020 | $319,403 | $2,161 | $14,522 | $14,500 | 2 | — | $4,525 | $13,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation is led by Jennifer O' Brien, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer O' Brien
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Head
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hayne Neisler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rod O' Brien
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation
How much does The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation give each year?
The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation gave $12K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 3 grants.
What is The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,053, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation give grants?
The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was North Carolina (9%).
Does The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation?
The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation reported $385K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (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 is The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation's EIN?
The Nathan O'Brien Childrens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2131533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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