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Natem Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Jo Sandlin. It holds total assets of $6.7M. Annual income is reported at $7.9M. Total assets have decreased from $57.3M in 2011 to $2.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Minnesota and New Mexico. According to available records, Natem Foundation Inc. has made 52 grants totaling $15.6M, with a median grant of $152K. Annual giving has grown from $1.6M in 2020 to $1.9M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $9.7M distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $2.2M, with an average award of $300K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New Mexico and Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$125K
Average Grant
$194K
Largest Grant
$619K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Natem Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NM, MN.
Natem Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $15.6M across 52 grants. The median grant size is $152K, with an average of $300K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $2.2M.
Natem Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Natem Foundation Inc. is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rubel | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $131K | $27K | $158K |
| Aaron Stern | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Jo Sandlin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda Pritzker | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alice Bailey | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.2M
Total Assets
$2.2M
Fair Market Value
$2.2M
Net Worth
$2.2M
Grants Paid
$1.9M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$111K
Distribution Amount
$129K
Total: $1.7M
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$15.6M
Average Grant
$300K
Median Grant
$152K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$152K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
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|---|---|---|---|
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| One Heart World-WideSUPPORT COVID-19 RESPONSE IN NEPAL | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2021 |
| Musicosophia-StiftungSUPPORT MUSIC EDUCATION | D St Peter | $59K | 2021 |
| Rudolf Steiner FoundationSMALL PLANET FUND STRATEGIC GRANTS PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2020 |