The Nirenberg Foundation Inc
The Nirenberg Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in East Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $40K.
The Nirenberg Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Nirenberg Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1.6M), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,124,970
- +2392.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,562,485
- +7376.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,562,485
- Total assets
- $14,847
- -84.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Nirenberg Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Boston Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 2 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 27 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Nirenberg Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1470% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2023) to $3.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Boston Foundation Boston, MA | Support | $2,000,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Support | $1,124,970 |
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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 | $14,847 | $44,475 | $3,135,145 | $3,124,970 | 2 | $3,129,357 | $40,037 | $2,987 |
| 2023 | $97,893 | $88,656 | $151,865 | $125,400 | 6 | $126,135 | $84,323 | $8,583 |
| 2022 | $161,102 | $264,671 | $206,245 | $153,100 | 9 | $153,800 | $258,553 | $13,071 |
| 2021 | $102,676 | $126,654 | $251,615 | $199,100 | 10 | — | $118,755 | $19,676 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nirenberg Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nirenberg Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Nirenberg
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Pamela Nirenberg
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Janet Nirenberg (2021–2022) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Nirenberg Foundation Inc
How much does The Nirenberg Foundation Inc give each year?
The Nirenberg Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 6 grants.
How large is The Nirenberg Foundation Inc?
The Nirenberg Foundation Inc reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Nirenberg Foundation Inc operate?
The Nirenberg Foundation Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is The Nirenberg Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Nirenberg Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3059287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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