The Nathanson Family Foundation
The Nathanson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm BCH Gardens, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1K. Net investment income was $4K.
The Nathanson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nathanson Family Foundation gave $1K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $157.143), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,100
- -98.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $157
- -99.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $1,743,672
- +67.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (45% 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 Nathanson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was USA for Unhcr ($500). Together the top 7 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Nathanson Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 17% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2025) to $435K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USA for Unhcr Washington, DC | Charitable | $500 |
| Harrison Childrens Center Harrison, NY | Charitable | $200 |
| Habitat for Humanity Lake Worth, FL | Charitable | $100 |
| Ballenisles Charities Foundation Inc Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable | $100 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $100 |
| Ballenisles Wildlife Foundation Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable | $50 |
| St Josephs Indian School Chamberlain, SD | Charitable | $50 |
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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 | $1,743,672 | $731,693 | $28,976 | $1,100 | 7 | $10,906 | $4,240 | $64,933 |
| 2024 | $1,040,955 | $120,783 | $89,742 | $67,250 | 2 | $67,878 | $3,012 | $69,472 |
| 2023 | $1,009,914 | $137,312 | $477,104 | $435,000 | 1 | $459,672 | $127,024 | $73,038 |
| 2022 | $1,349,706 | $1,351,341 | $1,635 | — | — | — | $84 | $2,044 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nathanson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nathanson Family Foundation is led by Sally Nathanson, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sally Nathanson
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Bodner
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Darline Richter
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Elyse Nathanson
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Nathanson Family Foundation
How much does The Nathanson Family Foundation give each year?
The Nathanson Family Foundation gave $1K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 2 grants.
What is The Nathanson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nathanson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $157, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nathanson Family Foundation give grants?
The Nathanson Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (23%) and New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach Gardens, FL (2 grants).
Does The Nathanson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Nathanson Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are The Nathanson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nathanson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include USA for Unhcr ($500), Harrison Childrens Center ($200) and Habitat for Humanity ($100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nathanson Family Foundation?
The Nathanson Family Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (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 Nathanson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Nathanson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2763998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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