THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as
THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including universities, churches, and community-serving nonprofits, with 99% of grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as at a glance
In short: THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as gave $3.3M across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $148K), mostly in Texas. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,266,301
- +196.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $148,468
- +115.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,948,628
- +0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (8 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says to contact the foundation with an application in writing that explains the reason for the request. It reports no deadlines and no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: The Nation Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 180849, Dallas, TX 75218
Phone: (214) 388-5751
Website: https://nation-foundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dallas Baptist University ($2.8M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 84 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients; Oklahoma and Alabama each accounted for 0%. The listed 2025 grantees include organizations in Dallas and other Texas communities. The foundation’s website describes its education work as taking place across East Africa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 21 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $236K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 155% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 250% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2020) to $3.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | CIVIC | $2,006,782 |
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | Education | $805,000 |
| Park Cities Baptist Church Dallas, TX | CIVIC | $110,000 |
| Thrust Flight School Addison, TX | Education | $95,000 |
| Lake Highlands Baptist Church Dallas, TX | CIVIC | $50,000 |
| Texas Am University College Station, TX | Education | $40,000 |
| Healing Hands Ministries Dallas, TX | CIVIC | $20,000 |
| Texas State University San Marcos, TX | CIVIC | $13,097 |
| Our Calling Dallas, TX | CIVIC | $10,000 |
| White Rock Center of Hope Dallas, TX | CIVIC | $10,000 |
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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 | $18,948,628 | $2,351,112 | $3,393,334 | $3,266,301 | 22 | $3,266,301 | $2,224,079 | $1,304,242 |
| 2024 | $18,946,968 | $2,345,148 | $1,232,288 | $1,103,039 | 16 | $1,103,039 | $2,215,899 | $1,292,998 |
| 2023 | $18,013,956 | $927,107 | $1,421,632 | $1,308,995 | 15 | $1,308,995 | $613,637 | $1,164,788 |
| 2022 | $18,477,160 | $-74,380 | $1,403,762 | $1,282,342 | 17 | $1,282,342 | $170,601 | $1,240,491 |
| 2021 | $19,983,429 | $1,948,597 | $1,170,413 | $1,037,536 | 14 | $1,037,536 | $1,815,720 | $1,331,769 |
| 2020 | $19,213,955 | $555,397 | $227,728 | $105,784 | 7 | — | $418,453 | $1,220,449 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2025 — 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 states that its mission is to ensure all students, regardless of their circumstances, have access to equal academic opportunities. It says its work includes reducing school dropout rates, mobilizing educational resources, and supporting sustainable projects to improve educational environments.
Its 2025 grants included support for higher education and organizations with a range of missions. Dallas Baptist University, which received two grants, describes its mission as providing Christ-centered higher education and preparing servant leaders. Samford University describes its mission as developing students’ intellect, creativity, faith, and personhood. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address healthcare, basic needs, youth mentorship, and Christian ministry.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $3,266,301. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $2,006,782, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported grants were $2,006,782 and $805,000 to Dallas Baptist University, followed by $110,000 to Park Cities Baptist Church, $95,000 to Thrust Flight School, and $50,000 to Lake Highlands Baptist Church. Other reported grants included $40,000 to Texas A&M University and $20,000 to Healing Hands Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Nation and Sally Nation as directors.
THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Nation
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Nation
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/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 NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as
How much does THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as give each year?
THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as gave $3.3M across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 16 grants.
What is THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as's typical grant size?
THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $148,468, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as that year got $25K on average.
Where does THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as give grants?
THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (14 grants).
Does THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic" (17 grants) and "Education" (5 grants).
Who are THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as's largest grantees?
THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as's largest 2025 grantees include Dallas Baptist University ($2,811,782 across 2 grants), Park Cities Baptist Church ($110,000) and Thrust Flight School ($95,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as?
THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as reported $18.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to ensure all students, regardless of their circumstances, have access to equal academic opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as?
The foundation’s filing says to contact the foundation with an application in writing that explains the reason for the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as's EIN?
THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2942544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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