The Nehring Foundation
The Nehring Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including religion, education, civic activities, food assistance, health care, and animal welfare.
The Nehring Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nehring Foundation gave $212K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Arizona. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $212,000
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,217
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $3,386,539
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Nehring Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14301 N 87Th Street 208, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (480) 584-3517
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nehring Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mount Claret Center ($21K). Together the top 10 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 131 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (66%), Wisconsin (17%), California (8%), Washington, DC (6%), and Tennessee (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Nehring Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 23 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2019) to $212K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Claret Center Phoenix, AZ | Religious | $21,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty Milwaukee, WI | Education | $18,000 |
| Young Americans Corona, CA | CIVIC | $17,000 |
| Goldwater Institute Phoenix, AZ | CIVIC | $17,000 |
| St Theresa's Parish Phoenix, AZ | Religious | $16,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance Phoenix, AZ | Aid to Poor | $15,000 |
| Froedtert Hospital Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Medical | $13,000 |
| Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, AZ | Animal Welfare | $12,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Phoenix, AZ | Aid to Poor | $12,000 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission Phoenix, AZ | Aid to Poor | $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 | $3,386,539 | $357,654 | $239,142 | $212,000 | 23 | $224,197 | $283,520 | $209,176 |
| 2024 | $3,268,028 | $296,786 | $239,244 | $208,000 | 25 | $221,053 | $226,532 | $197,249 |
| 2023 | $3,210,486 | $264,881 | $197,439 | $176,000 | 25 | $186,720 | $254,162 | $177,273 |
| 2022 | $3,143,045 | $190,258 | $219,074 | $184,000 | 29 | $198,459 | $175,857 | $181,854 |
| 2021 | $3,171,862 | $1,121,658 | $173,252 | $150,000 | 29 | $159,995 | $311,641 | $145,427 |
| 2020 | $2,223,454 | $195,027 | $145,576 | $126,000 | 25 | — | $181,303 | $120,578 |
| 2019 | $2,174,003 | $974,619 | $131,776 | $117,000 | 29 | — | $167,834 | $113,203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nehring Foundation reported a distributable amount of $209K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for religious organizations, education and civic organizations, food assistance, medical care, and animal welfare.
Among the grantees, St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance describes its mission as “bridging the gap for Arizona communities with nourishment for today and hope for tomorrow.” The Arizona Humane Society says it saves vulnerable animals and enriches the lives of pets and people. Hospice of the Valley describes its mission as bringing comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $212,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $21,000, with a median of $8,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $21,000 to Mount Claret Center, $18,000 to Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, $17,000 each to Young Americans and Goldwater Institute, and $16,000 to St. Theresa’s Parish. Other grants included $15,000 to St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, $13,000 to Froedtert Hospital Foundation, and $12,000 each to Arizona Humane Society and St. Vincent de Paul.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Roland G. Nehring is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Nehring Foundation is led by Roland G Nehring, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roland G Nehring
Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/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 Nehring Foundation
How much does The Nehring Foundation give each year?
The Nehring Foundation gave $212K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $208K across 25 grants.
What is The Nehring Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nehring Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $9,217, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nehring Foundation give grants?
The Nehring Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (17%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (13 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does The Nehring Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Nehring Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic" (6 grants), "Religious" (5 grants) and "Education" (4 grants).
Who are The Nehring Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nehring Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mount Claret Center ($21,000), Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty ($18,000) and Young Americans ($17,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nehring Foundation?
The Nehring Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $224K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $209K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nehring Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for religious organizations, education and civic organizations, food assistance, medical care, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nehring Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests 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 Nehring Foundation's EIN?
The Nehring Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0846773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Nehring 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). The Nehring Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-nehring-foundation-morg_86ad2791d7b64c5c9329191ab98e1469
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