The Netherland Fund Inc
The Netherland Fund Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Erie, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $61K.
The Netherland Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Netherland Fund Inc gave $53K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,000
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,500
- +211.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,500
- Total assets
- $1,566,733
- +48.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Netherland Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Erie Community Foundation ($28K). Together the top 2 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Netherland Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 104% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $53K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Erie Community Foundation Erie, PA | General contribution | $28,000 |
| Knoxville Catholic High School Knoxville, TN | General Contribution | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,566,733 | $482,217 | $69,651 | $53,000 | 2 | $53,000 | $60,519 | $60,420 |
| 2023 | $1,053,967 | $131,334 | $66,791 | $51,100 | 6 | $56,719 | $121,631 | $49,069 |
| 2022 | $1,026,262 | $229,645 | $65,221 | $50,000 | 2 | $56,449 | $26,554 | $44,505 |
| 2021 | $997,122 | $450,030 | $38,403 | $26,000 | 2 | $31,953 | $43,849 | $32,282 |
| 2020 | $523,859 | $57,557 | $41,734 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $18,280 | $24,836 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Netherland Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Netherland Fund Inc is led by John L. Brugger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John L. Brugger
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin J. Brugger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garett J. Brugger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer A. Prince
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen H. Brugger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Netherland Fund Inc
How much does The Netherland Fund Inc give each year?
The Netherland Fund Inc gave $53K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 6 grants.
How large is The Netherland Fund Inc?
The Netherland Fund Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (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 Netherland Fund Inc?
The Netherland Fund Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Erie, PA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Netherland Fund Inc operate?
The Netherland Fund Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
What is The Netherland Fund Inc's EIN?
The Netherland Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3176217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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