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 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $316K.
The Netherland Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Netherland Fund Inc gave $77K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,000
- +45.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,700
- -70.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $1,805,249
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Netherland Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Netherland Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $77K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $77,000 |
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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 | $1,805,249 | $496,133 | $97,534 | $77,000 | 10 | $77,000 | $315,985 | $75,599 |
| 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 $76K for 2025 — 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 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 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, 2020–2025. "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 Netherland Fund Inc
How much does The Netherland Fund Inc give each year?
The Netherland Fund Inc gave $77K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 2 grants.
What is The Netherland Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Netherland Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $7,700, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Netherland Fund Inc give grants?
The Netherland Fund Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (13%).
Does The Netherland Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Netherland Fund Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Netherland Fund Inc?
The Netherland Fund Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Netherland Fund Inc?
The Netherland Fund Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Erie, PA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 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 September 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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