NASON FOUNDATION
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The Nason Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Maryland, having distributed a total of $92.3K across 16 grantees in 2025. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT & PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL INC
$178.4K
40%
SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY
$50K
11%
RAILS TO TRAILS OF BEDFORD COUNTY INC
$25K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$9K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NASON FOUNDATION?
No. NASON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NASON FOUNDATION give?
NASON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NASON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NASON FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NASON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, NASON FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $92 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NASON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, NASON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL INC, SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY, and RAILS TO TRAILS OF BEDFORD COUNTY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NASON FOUNDATION?
NASON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.