Natem Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 27-1345897 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.4M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$101,580
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $203,198.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support contemplative sciences | $1,167,967 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support food forests stewarded by local communities | $507,767 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support programs designed to promote social well-being | $203,198 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support research of educational methodologies | $152,437 |
| Santa Fe Community Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | Support community, arts accessibility, and social justice activities | $150,000 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support hunger and food system transformation | $101,580 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support independent publishers of solutions journalism | $50,914 |
| Santa Fe Community Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | Support community theater | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support community medical care | $35,586 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support free educational content | $25,433 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,444,882 | 10 |
| 2023 | $1,878,807 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522309349100012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1345897
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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