Alex G Nason Foundation Inc
The Alex G Nason Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. Established on May 7, 1992, by Alex Nason, the foundation was created as a partial successor to the Nason Foundation and was originally established in Ohio before relocating to Connecticut. Since its inception, the foundation has donated more than $20 million to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
+7.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$180K
-9.6% YoY
Grant Count
45
-2.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-7.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission focuses on supporting young people "in rising above adversity through academic support, social-emotional skill building, and personal development." Alex Nason founded the organization with the intention to donate "the vast bulk of his inheritance to help others in need via health, education, and welfare related expenditures."
Primary funding areas include:
- Arts and culture
- Education (including after-school programs, tutoring, and academic enrichment)
- Human services
- Mentoring programs
- Humanitarian relief efforts worldwide
- Healthcare
- Environmental conservation
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $1,000 – $20,000
How to Apply
** The foundation does not have a public application process and does not accept unsolicited grant requests. All grants are made at the discretion of the board of trustees.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Connecticut, and Florida, though it also supports humanitarian relief efforts and charitable causes nationally and internationally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $3,628,518 (2024)
Total Giving: $179,500 (2024)
Total Revenues: $250,464 (2024)
Total Expenses: $217,483 (2024)
Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,628,518 | $3,375,331 | $3,346,075 |
| Revenue | $250,464 | $149,567 | $-448,117 |
| Expenses | $217,483 | $232,735 | $211,721 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $186,557 | $203,682 | $181,302 |
| Net Investment Income | $243,406 | $144,382 | $17,702 |
| Distributable Amount | $173,318 | $166,795 | $180,688 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members:
- Alex G. Nason
- Alexandra Nason
- Stephen Nason
- Lucie Burke
- Vincent Burke
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER G NASON | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | — | — |
| LUCIE BURKE | SECRETARY | — | — |
| VINCENT BURKE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ALEXANDRA NASON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| STEPHEN NASON | DIRECTOR | 30 | $23,868 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has recently begun focusing more on humanitarian relief efforts worldwide. In 2024, the foundation made 42–45 grants across various sectors including education, mental health, arts, and international development. The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program despite its invitation-only application process.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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