The Nutting Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Wheeling, WV EIN: 31-1683582

The Nutting Foundation is a private foundation based in Wheeling, West Virginia, established in 1988. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, it functions as a grantmaking entity with no employees and maintains a staffing model typical of smaller family foundations.

Key facts about The Nutting Foundation

EIN: 31-1683582
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $924,600
Grants made (2024): 24
Average grant: $38,525
Median grant: $25,000
New grantees (estimate): 27% first-time grantees (6 of 22, 2024)
Total assets: $4,241,500
Primary geography: West Virginia (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who The Nutting Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Nutting Foundation's 24 itemized 2024 grants were West Virginia (44%), New York (24%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wheeling, WV (5 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Williamstown, MA (2 grants). 29% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is The Nutting Foundation open to new grantees?

27%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 22 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $41K; repeat grants $42K. How we count

Medians: $38K first-time, $21K repeat.

73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.2M

-0.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$925K

+22.5% YoY

Grant Count

+26.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$39K

-3.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nutting Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Foundation's primary focus is supporting educational initiatives and student enrichment, particularly through the William O. Nutting Family Fund. Core funding priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Arts, Culture & Humanities
STEM Education
Science Education

The Foundation supports annual funds, capital campaigns, and endowment additions for student enrichment programs.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Foundation primarily funds organizations in West Virginia, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.

Grant Distribution by State

West Virginia $410K (44%)

New York $220K (24%)

Massachusetts $112K (12%)

Pennsylvania $61K (7%)

Missouri $50K (5%)

All other $72K (8%)

Share of all 24 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Massachusetts Maryland Missouri New Hampshire New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia

Cities

WheelingNew YorkBostonWilliamstownMorgantownCharlestonColorado SpringsElkinsExeterLakevilleOjaiPasadenaWashingtonBaltimoreAndoverBethanyClevelandFredericksburgLos AngelesPhiladelphia

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $4,274,176
Total Revenues: $923,141
Total Expenses: $780,481
Total Giving: $924,600

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,241,500	$4,274,176	$4,603,781
Revenue	$893,072	$923,141	$1,817,233
Expenses	$925,748	$780,481	$814,337
Qualifying Distributions	$925,461	$755,302	$804,808
Net Investment Income	$892,785	$297,158	$1,165,111
Distributable Amount	$1,061,369	$903,583	$837,926

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

101 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Bessemer Trust ($220,000 across 2 grants), Bethany College ($100,000), Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BESSEMER TRUST New York, NY	ROBERT M. NUTTING FAMILY FUND	$110,000
BESSEMER TRUST New York, NY	ROBERT M. NUTTING FAMILY FUND	$110,000
BETHANY COLLEGE Bethany, WV	CAPITAL GIFT TO HONOR G. OGDEN NUTTING	$100,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE OHIO VALLEY Wheeling, WV	THE NUTTING FUND	$100,000
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY Pittsburgh, PA	ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM	$60,000
OGLEBAY FOUNDATION Wheeling, WV	NUTTING WINTER SPORTS COMPLEX	$50,000
THE LINSLY SCHOOL Wheeling, WV	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	$50,000
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IN WV Elkins, WV	ANNUAL FUND	$50,000
WILLIAMS COLLEGE Williamstown, MA	SUPPORT OF THE WILLIAMS-MYSTIC PROGRAM	$50,000
T ROWE PRICE Baltimore, MO	THE NUTTING CHARITABLE GIFT FUND	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

No personnel information was available in the provided sources.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Robert M Nutting	President	2	—
William O Nutting	Secretary	0.5	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Nutting Foundation fund?

The Foundation's primary focus is supporting educational initiatives and student enrichment, particularly through the William O. Nutting Family Fund. Core funding priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Arts, Culture & Humanities • STEM Education • Science Education The Foundation supports annual funds, capital campaigns, and endowment additions for student enrichment programs.

How do I apply for a grant from The Nutting Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 20 grants in the most recent reporting year • Typical award range: $500–$300,000 • No live grant opportunities currently listed **Recent Grants (2023):** • Oglebay Foundation (Nutting Winter Sports Complex): $50,000 • Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (The Nutting Fund): $50,000 • Wheeling Country Day School (Annual Fund): $25,000

Where does The Nutting Foundation make grants?

The Foundation primarily funds organizations in West Virginia, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.

What size grants does The Nutting Foundation award?

In 2024, The Nutting Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $925K — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Nutting Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Nutting Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.