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Also known as: JAMES AND SALLY NATION FOUNDATION
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The Nation Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is James Nation. It holds total assets of $18.9M. Annual income is reported at $6.8M. Total assets have grown from $5.7M in 2011 to $18M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, The Nation Foundation has made 56 grants totaling $4M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $106K in 2020 to $1.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.6M distributed across 34 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $735K, with an average award of $71K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$75K
Largest Grant
$560K
Based on 17 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 Nation Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 56 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CO.
The Nation Foundation has distributed a total of $4M across 56 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $71K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $735K.
The application deadline is NO DEADLINES. No restrictions or limitations.
The Nation Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Nation | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sally Nation | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$18M
Fair Market Value
$25.9M
Net Worth
$18M
Grants Paid
$1.3M
Contributions
$201K
Net Investment Income
$614K
Distribution Amount
$1.2M
Total: $17.2M
Total Grants
56
Total Giving
$4M
Average Grant
$71K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist UniversityEDUCATION | Dallas, TX | $735K | 2023 |
| Austin CollegeEDUCATION | Sherman, TX | $215K | 2023 |
| Park Cities Baptist ChurchCIVIC | Dallas, TX | $131K | 2023 |
| International Church AssociationCIVIC | Plano, TX | $115K | 2023 |
| Texas Am UniversityEDUCATION | College Station, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Healing Hands MinistriesCIVIC | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| White Rock Center Of HopeCIVIC | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Denison MinistriesCIVIC | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Finishing Well MinistriesCIVIC | Plano, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Our CallingCIVIC | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Young LifeCIVIC | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Highland Country Fellowship ChurchCIVIC | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Colorado State UniversityCIVIC | Fort Collins, CO | $7K | 2023 |
| Texas Tech UniversityCIVIC | Lubbock, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Lake Highlands YmcaCIVIC | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Brother Bills Helping HandCIVIC | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Dallas SymphonyCIVIC | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Hope International MinistriesCIVIC | Fort Worth, TX | $2K | 2022 |