The Nesburn Family Foundation
The Nesburn Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. It made 29 grants totaling $72,353 in 2024, supporting organizations that include eye-health and research institutions, cultural organizations, and educational and social-service nonprofits. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 24 grants totaling $79,519.
The Nesburn Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nesburn Family Foundation gave $80K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $79,519
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -17.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,313
- +32.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $507,347
- -9.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to The Nesburn Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1221 Ocean Avenue 906, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nesburn Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Discovery Eye Foundation ($55K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 121 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California organizations received 88% of grant dollars. Massachusetts received 6%, Missouri 4%, Washington, DC 1%, and Florida 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Nesburn Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 237% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $80K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Eye Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support | $55,000 |
| Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club Aspen, CO | Support | $5,000 |
| Congregation Tikvat Jacob Beth Torah Manhattan Beach, CA | Support | $3,844 |
| Harvard Medical School Cambridge, MA | Support | $3,000 |
| Iris Cantor UCLA Womens Center Los Angeles, CA | Support | $2,000 |
| The Jewish Federation Los Angeles, CA | Support | $2,000 |
| Redondo Beach Educational Foundation Redondo Beach, CA | Support | $1,200 |
| Foundation of Mass Eye & Ear Boston, MA | Support | $1,000 |
| Moca Los Angeles, CA | Support | $1,000 |
| Research to Prevent Blindness Irvine, CA | Support | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Nesburn Family Foundation?
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 | $507,347 | $36,474 | $97,579 | $79,519 | 24 | $79,519 | $18,414 | $5,851 |
| 2024 | $560,068 | $60,829 | $87,606 | $72,353 | 29 | $72,353 | $45,241 | — |
| 2023 | $591,341 | $41,513 | $36,907 | $23,604 | 27 | $23,604 | $27,810 | — |
| 2022 | $586,735 | $38,482 | $44,274 | $23,600 | 22 | $23,600 | $17,408 | — |
| 2021 | $592,527 | $36,419 | $32,537 | $17,250 | 19 | $17,250 | $20,803 | — |
| 2020 | $588,645 | $27,649 | $40,417 | $22,835 | 21 | — | $10,067 | — |
| 2019 | $601,413 | $97,606 | $24,846 | $23,800 | 22 | — | $96,560 | — |
| 2018 | $528,653 | $46,094 | $32,272 | $19,340 | 19 | — | $33,162 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nesburn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included substantial support for eye-health organizations: the Discovery Eye Foundation, which says it supports research, education, and advocacy related to sight-threatening eye disease, received $45,000; Doheny Eye Institute, whose stated mission is to conserve, improve, and restore eyesight, received $2,000.
Other 2024 recipients describe a range of activities. The Skirball Cultural Center says it welcomes people of all communities to cultural experiences inspired by Jewish and American democratic ideals; it received $1,000. Wounded Warrior Project, which describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families, received $500. The Rape Foundation, which says it funds services and prevention and education programs related to sexual assault and abuse, also received $500.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $72,353. Grants ranged from $50 to $45,000, with a median of $500. The largest listed grants were $45,000 to Discovery Eye Foundation; $3,674 to Congregation Tikvat Jacob Beth Tora; $3,000 to Harvard Medical School; and $2,500 each to Hillel at Washington University St. Louis and an individual recipient Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 24 grants totaling $79,519.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony B. Nesburn, MD, as President; Matthew Nesburn as Vice-President; and Kristin Nesburn as Treasurer and Secretary.
The Nesburn Family Foundation is led by Anthony B. Nesburn MD, President on every filing since 2018; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony B. Nesburn MD
President
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
$10K (2018) → $10K (2025)
Kristin Nesburn
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Matthew Nesburn
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Anthony B Nesburn MD (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Nesburn Family Foundation
How much does The Nesburn Family Foundation give each year?
The Nesburn Family Foundation gave $80K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $72K across 29 grants.
What is The Nesburn Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nesburn Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $3,313, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nesburn Family Foundation give grants?
The Nesburn Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (6%) and Massachusetts (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Nesburn Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Nesburn Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (24 grants).
Who are The Nesburn Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nesburn Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Discovery Eye Foundation ($55,000), Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club ($5,000) and Congregation Tikvat Jacob Beth Torah ($3,844), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nesburn Family Foundation?
The Nesburn Family Foundation reported $507K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nesburn Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nesburn Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Nesburn Family Foundation's EIN?
The Nesburn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4626109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does The Nesburn Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS March 11, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Nesburn Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Nesburn Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in California
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, CA
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation funds education, climate and conservation, the arts, democracy, gender equity, racial justice, and efforts to strengthen nonprofits and philanthropy, with work spanning the San Francisco Bay Area, the U.S. West, and locations including East and West Africa and Mexico. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $150,000, though amounts varied widely. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but sometimes invites proposals through open processes.
Assets
$14.2B
Grants
2,001
Total Given
$625.0M
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Marin Community Foundation funds work in affordable housing and homelessness, community resilience and power, as well as social services, education, arts and conservation, with a focus on marginalized Marin County residents and some broader U.S. and international grantmaking. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, CA
Direct Relief supports healthcare providers serving people affected by poverty or emergencies, including community health centers, clinics, and grassroots organizations, with medicines, supplies, and funding for health access and equity. In 2025, its grants had a median award of about $65,000, and its work spans all 50 U.S. states and countries around the world; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,367
Total Given
$337.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Nesburn Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-nesburn-family-foundation-morg_33d329160bd04be0808c9608fdfdc3d9
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_954626109_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Nesburn Family Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-nesburn-family-foundation-morg_33d329160bd04be0808c9608fdfdc3d9},
note = {Accessed 2026-11-08. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Nesburn Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Nesburn Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?