The Nursey Foundation Inc
The Nursey Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Founded in 2022, it says its mission is to empower underserved communities in Greater Tampa Bay and support the sustainability of nonprofit organizations.
The Nursey Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Nursey Foundation Inc gave $346K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $346,332
- -22.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,492
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,357,819
- -14.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Nursey Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website also describes an NFIF application process for eligible organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists a 2026 NFIF application window of July 6–August 14, 2026. This cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The website lists a 2026 NFIF application window of July 6–August 14, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5439 Beaumont Center Blvd Ste 1024, Tampa, FL 33634
Phone: (813) 336-8311
Website: https://www.nurseyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nursey Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Cancer Center ($74K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 63 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work and NFIF as focused on Greater Tampa Bay. In filing year 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 3% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Nursey Foundation Inc gives
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 341% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2022) to $444K (2024). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $346K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Cancer Center Tampa, FL | Support for Children with Cancer | $73,843 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FL | Support for the at-Risk & Homeless | $30,000 |
| Hopeville Family Ministries Hudson, FL | Food Pantry & Worship Center | $27,926 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Foundatio Tampa, FL | Childhood Cancer Research | $26,750 |
| Community Food Pantry Tampa, FL | Food and Health Support Services | $22,250 |
| Honey's Mini Therapy Adventures Webster, FL | Therapy Horses for Dementia Patients | $20,000 |
| Wheelchairs for Kids Tarpon Springs, FL | Wheelchairs & Support Services | $20,000 |
| Parc Center for Disabilities St Petersburg, FL | Support for the Disabled | $20,000 |
| Champions for Children Tampa, FL | Support Healthy Child Development | $20,000 |
| The Skills Center Temple Terrace, FL | Creating Leadership Through Sports | $19,350 |
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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 | $3,357,819 | $143,196 | $722,416 | $346,332 | 21 | $619,432 | $134,398 | $181,487 |
| 2024 | $3,934,079 | $294,955 | $1,153,918 | $444,072 | 27 | $1,147,700 | $200,954 | $219,615 |
| 2023 | $4,793,292 | $613,408 | $602,746 | $207,582 | 5 | $602,746 | $159,059 | $231,181 |
| 2022 | $4,781,701 | $5,110,982 | $329,281 | $194,734 | 10 | $329,281 | — | $16,571 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nursey Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $181K 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
The foundation says it works through partnerships and support for nonprofits to help people access resources for a dignified and meaningful life. Its five NFIF focus areas are mental health, hunger, homelessness, foster care transitions, and childhood illness.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Children’s Cancer Center describes its work as providing emotional, financial, and educational support to families of children battling cancer or chronic blood disorders. Metropolitan Ministries says it serves people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Champions for Children serves families with children, with a special focus on ages 0–5, while The Skills Center uses athletics to support young people’s academic achievement, character, and health. Other grantees include Children’s Dream Fund, which makes dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses, and Cove Behavioral Health, which provides behavioral health services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $346,332. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $73,843, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $73,843 to Children’s Cancer Center, $30,000 to Metropolitan Ministries, $27,926 to Hopeville Family Ministries for a food pantry and worship center, and $26,750 to National Pediatric Cancer Foundation for childhood cancer research. Other grants included $22,250 to Community Food Pantry and $20,000 each to Honey’s Mini Therapy Adventures, Wheelchairs for Kids, PARC Center for Disabilities, and Champions for Children.
The foundation’s website says NFIF grants are for eligible 501(c)(3) public charities headquartered and financially governed in Greater Tampa Bay, with at least three years of operations and local service. Applicants must align the proposed program with a focus area, provide services at no cost to recipients, and submit only one application per year. The website describes a two-phase review: programmatic review followed by financial review for selected applicants, with final decisions made by the board. It states that awards may be up to $20,000 and that funds must be used for the approved project; listed exclusions include general operating expenses, capital improvements, religious programs, political activity, research-focused projects, debt repayment, and costs outside the approved budget.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Aaron Nursey as chairman, Heidi Nursey as president, Nandy Premsukh as treasurer, and Roddy Premsukh as secretary.
The Nursey Foundation Inc is led by Heidi Nursey, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heidi Nursey
President
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Nursey
Chairman
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nandy Premsukh
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roddy Premsukh
Secretary
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Nursey Foundation Inc
How much does The Nursey Foundation Inc give each year?
The Nursey Foundation Inc gave $346K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $444K across 27 grants.
What is The Nursey Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Nursey Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,492, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nursey Foundation Inc give grants?
The Nursey Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (11 grants) and Saint Petersburg, FL (3 grants).
Does The Nursey Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Nursey Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Nursey Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Nursey Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Cancer Center ($73,843), Metropolitan Ministries ($30,000) and Hopeville Family Ministries ($27,926), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nursey Foundation Inc?
The Nursey Foundation Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $619K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $181K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nursey Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it works through partnerships and support for nonprofits to help people access resources for a dignified and meaningful life. Its five NFIF focus areas are mental health, hunger, homelessness, foster care transitions, and childhood illness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nursey Foundation Inc?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Nursey Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Nursey Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3128769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Nursey Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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