The Nature Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$66K
Foundation funders
5
Grants recorded
16
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Nature Institute?
The Nature Institute is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by The Michael Foundation Inc ($26K), James and Aune Nelson Foundation ($23K), Yagan Family Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $66K in grants to The Nature Institute between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Michael Foundation Inc | $25,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| James and Aune Nelson Foundation | $22,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Yagan Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Piasa Charitable Foundation | $6,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Virginia M Long Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $24K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $5K.
What grants has The Nature Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Michael Foundation Inc | GRANT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Piasa Charitable Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Michael Foundation Inc | GRANT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Piasa Charitable Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Virginia M Long Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Michael Foundation Inc | TO PROMOTE THE WALDORF METHOD OF EDUCATION. | $3,000 |
| 2022 | The Michael Foundation Inc | TO PROMOTE THE WALDORF METHOD OF EDUCATION. | $4,500 |
| 2022 | Piasa Charitable Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2021 | James and Aune Nelson Foundation | FROG TRAIL PAVING | $12,500 |
| 2021 | The Michael Foundation Inc | TO PROMOTE THE WALDORF METHOD OF EDUCATION. | $4,000 |
| 2021 | Piasa Charitable Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Yagan Family Foundation | Conservation | $10,000 |
| 2020 | James and Aune Nelson Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2020 | The Michael Foundation Inc | TO PROMOTE THE WALDORF METHOD OF EDUCATION. | $3,000 |
| 2020 | Piasa Charitable Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2019 | The Michael Foundation Inc | TO PROMOTED THE WALDORF METHOD OF EDUCATION. | $3,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Nature Institute?
The Nature Institute is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by The Michael Foundation Inc ($26K), James and Aune Nelson Foundation ($23K), Yagan Family Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $66K in grants to The Nature Institute between 2019–2025.
Who is The Nature Institute's largest funder?
The Michael Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Nature Institute, with $26K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has The Nature Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $66K in grants to The Nature Institute across 16 grants from 5 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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