NASON FOUNDATION

Altoona, PA, US
501(c)3
EIN
25-1407194
Regional Funder
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Altoona, PA, US
501(c)3
EIN
25-1407194
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1980

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Nason Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. In the filing year 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $92.3K across 17 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Nason 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.
Total Funding Given

$92.3K

2025
Grantees funded
17
Multi-year grantees
47%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

5

Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.5K
R
Raymond C Askey
Board Member
B
Betsy Harmon-Garach
Board Member
E
Earl Springer
Board Member

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 $8,000. 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 DR & MRS AL GARVER MEMORIAL YMCA & YWCA. 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.
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