The Nysether Family Foundation
The Nysether Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Everett, Washington. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Nysether Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nysether Family Foundation gave $605K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Washington. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $605,000
- -94.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -58.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,810
- -85.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (12 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Nysether Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Because the filing is marked final, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 67, Everett, WA 98206
Phone: (425) 259-0194
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nysether Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington Foundation ($100K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $325K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 168 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Washington. Listed recipients include organizations in Everett, Seattle, Cheney, Bothell, Lake Stevens, and other Washington communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Nysether Family Foundation open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 19 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 26% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $605K (2024) to $10.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $605K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $100,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | Friends of Jackson School Fund | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross- Snohomish County Chapter Seattle, WA | Program Expenses | $25,000 |
| Center for Wooden Boats Seattle, WA | Young Mariners Initiative | $25,000 |
| Child Strive Everett, WA | Early supports for infants and toddlers in Snohomish county | $25,000 |
| Down Syndrome Center of Puget Sound Seattle, WA | First Call Program | $25,000 |
| Helping Hands Ministries Bothell, WA | Support Services in Snohomish County | $25,000 |
| Mari's Place Lake Stevens, WA | Support Services in Snohomish County | $25,000 |
| Museum of History and Industry Seattle, WA | Exhibit, Programs and Facility Updates and Improvements | $25,000 |
| Northwest's Child Seattle, WA | Support Services in King & Snohomish County | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $24,254 | $651,496 | $605,000 | 21 | $605,000 | $6,024 | $22,335 |
| 2023 | $627,242 | $1,436,035 | $10,024,254 | $10,000,000 | 51 | $10,000,000 | $1,411,843 | $230,282 |
| 2022 | $9,215,461 | $541,775 | $796,301 | $627,250 | 35 | $627,250 | $498,161 | $524,156 |
| 2021 | $9,469,987 | $671,900 | $774,733 | $682,728 | 34 | $682,728 | $605,339 | $576,847 |
| 2020 | $9,572,820 | $2,107,079 | $884,635 | $634,508 | 27 | — | $1,595,853 | $489,049 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nysether Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for student activities, children and family services, hospice services, maritime education, and museum and science-center exhibits and facilities.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The Center for Wooden Boats says it promotes Northwest maritime heritage through education and hands-on experience with historic small craft. Northwest’s Child describes a full-day program for children, teenagers, and adults with moderate to severe disabilities. The University of Washington Foundation says it facilitates private contributions for the benefit of the University of Washington.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $605,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed award was $100,000 to the Eastern Washington University Foundation for student activities. Other listed grants included $50,000 to the University of Washington Foundation for the Friends of Jackson School Fund, and $25,000 each to organizations including the American Red Cross–Snohomish County Chapter, Center for Wooden Boats, ChildStrive, and Providence Hospice and Home Care.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brad Nysether as president; Mark Nysether as secretary and treasurer; and Vickie Nysether and Kathy Nysether as directors.
The Nysether Family Foundation is led by Brad Nysether, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brad Nysether
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Nysether
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vickie Nysether
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Nysether
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Nysether Family Foundation
How much does The Nysether Family Foundation give each year?
The Nysether Family Foundation gave $605K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.0M across 51 grants.
What is The Nysether Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nysether Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $28,810, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nysether Family Foundation that year got $31K on average.
Where does The Nysether Family Foundation give grants?
The Nysether Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (10 grants) and Everett, WA (5 grants).
Does The Nysether Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Nysether Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Service Programs for Snohomish County" (3 grants).
Who are The Nysether Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nysether Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Washington Foundation ($100,000 across 3 grants), American Red Cross- Snohomish County Chapter ($25,000) and Center for Wooden Boats ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Nysether Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for student activities, children and family services, hospice services, maritime education, and museum and science-center exhibits and facilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nysether Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Nysether Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Nysether Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Nysether Family Foundation's EIN?
The Nysether Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2084108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Nysether Family Foundation 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Nysether Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-nysether-family-foundation-morg_ca83cff31e6b40a197afb687eba84193
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