The Nita Foundation
The Nita Foundation, a qualified charity, is dedicated to supporting activities for the benefit of and to carry out the charitable and educational purposes of the national institute for trial advocacy (NITA) which is also a qualified charity. In the furtherance of its mission, the Nita Foundation shall promote and support activities aimed at improving and assisting the administration of justice in the courts of the united states and other countries through education and training of lawyers, professors of law, and law students. In particular, the Nita Foundation helps further the mission of the national institute for trial advocacy (NITA) through the foundation's scholarship program and support of public service programs.
The Nita Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nita Foundation gave $490K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $490K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $490,315
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $490,315
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $490,315
- Total assets
- $11,343,024
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Nita Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Institute for Trial Advocacy ($490K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Nita Foundation gives
- Giving grew 137% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $207K (2021) to $502K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $490K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Trial Advocacy Louisville, CO | Scholarships/Program Services | $490,315 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,343,024 | $1,016,756 | $504,092 | $490,315 | 1 | $34,944 |
| 2023 | $10,020,530 | $1,045,614 | $534,932 | $502,462 | 1 | $12,908 |
| 2022 | $7,837,983 | $1,611,835 | $407,601 | $349,102 | 1 | $301,052 |
| 2021 | $7,478,835 | $1,700,491 | $271,262 | $206,588 | 1 | $234,429 |
| 2020 | $5,505,023 | $319,314 | $329,800 | $272,360 | 1 | $153,978 |
About The Nita Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Nita Foundation is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Louisville, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $490K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nita Foundation is led by Michael H. Ginsberg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael H. Ginsberg
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy McCormack
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben R. Rubinowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edwin John U.
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Edmon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Drummond
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jo Barr
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Vigil
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zelda B. Harris
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann C. Williams
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cassie Fahrney
Associate Executive Director & Finance
Associate Executive Director of Finance → Associate Executive Director & Finance, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linwood C. Wright Jr.
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kay Dragon (2020–2022) — Chief Development Officer · Filing note: Through 12122
- Former: Stephanie Ledesma Washington (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Stephanie M. Ledesma (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Tracy McCormack (2020–2021) — Director
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 Nita Foundation
How much does The Nita Foundation give each year?
The Nita Foundation gave $490K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $502K across 1 grant.
How large is The Nita Foundation?
The Nita Foundation reported $11.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is The Nita Foundation?
The Nita Foundation is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Louisville, CO. It holds $11.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Nita Foundation operate?
The Nita Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is The Nita Foundation's EIN?
The Nita Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0212513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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