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The Nalen Foundation is a private trust based in KETCHUM, ID. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Katherine Nalen. It holds total assets of $655K. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $338K in 2011 to $655K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Idaho and Florida. According to available records, The Nalen Foundation has made 102 grants totaling $257K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $71K in 2021 to $186K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $10K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 48 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Idaho, Montana, Connecticut, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 40 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.
The Nalen Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 102 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ID, MT, CT.
The Nalen Foundation has distributed a total of $257K across 102 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $10K.
The Nalen Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Nalen Foundation is headquartered in KETCHUM, ID. While based in ID, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine M Nalen | Trustee | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Peter H Nalen | Trustee | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Craig A Nalen | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$655K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$655K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
102
Total Giving
$257K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
48
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flourish FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Ketchum, ID | $2K | 2022 |
| Warriors & Quiet Waters FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Bozeman, MT | $10K | 2022 |
| Hotchkiss SchoolThe Nalen Writing Program | Lakeville, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| Direct ReliefUkraine Crisis | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony Inc - Sun Valley MusicGeneral & Unrestricted | Sun Valley, ID | $7K | 2022 |
| Gmp Charities IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Saco, ME | $6K | 2022 |
| Montana Land RelianceGeneral & Unrestricted | Helena, MT | $5K | 2022 |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center IncKim's Closet | Boise, ID | $5K | 2022 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Hailey, ID | $5K | 2022 |
| Positivity OutwardGeneral & Unrestricted | Bozeman, MT | $5K | 2022 |
| Gallatin Valley Land TrustGeneral & Unrestricted | Bozeman, MT | $3K | 2022 |
| St Lukes Wood River Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Ketchum, ID | $3K | 2022 |
| St Paul'S Episcopal ChurchPaul's Place | Delray Beach, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Boynton Beach, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Florida Coalition For PreservationincGeneral & Unrestricted | Ocean Ridge, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Blaine County Hunger Coalition IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Bellevue, ID | $1K | 2022 |
| Blaine County Seniors Council IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Hailey, ID | $1K | 2022 |
| St Alphonsus Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Wallace, ID | $1K | 2022 |
| St Thomas Episcopal ChurchGeneral & Unrestricted | Sun Valley, ID | $1K | 2022 |
| Sun Valley Community School IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Sun Valley, ID | $1K | 2022 |
| Sun Valley Film FestivalGeneral & Unrestricted | Sun Valley, ID | $1K | 2022 |
| The International Wildlife Coexistence Network IncThe Wood River Wolf Project | Garden City, ID | $1K | 2022 |
| Cat Rodeo Scholarship AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | Bozeman, MT | $1K | 2022 |
| Wood River Land Trust CompanyGeneral & Unrestricted | Hailey, ID | $1K | 2022 |
| Wild Salmon CenterGeneral & Unrestricted | Portland, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Childrens Craniofacial AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2022 |