Nathaniel a Mesnikoff Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 23-7450437 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $12,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
55% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Community Foodbank | Oakland, CA | Educational | $15,000 |
| Capitol Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | Educational | $15,000 |
| Mazon | Washington, DC | Educational | $15,000 |
| Open Medicine Foundation - Harvard Research | Agoura Hills, CA | Educational | $13,000 |
| Hebrew Immigration Aid Society | Silver Spring, MD | Educational | $12,000 |
| Oxfam America (Yemen and Refugee Crisis) | Boston, MA | Educational | $10,000 |
| East Bay SPCA | Oakland, CA | Educational | $6,000 |
| Good Neighbors Capital Hill | Washington, DC | Educational | $6,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | Washington, DC | Educational | $6,000 |
| Advocates for Community Alternatives | New York, NY | Educational | $4,000 |
| Kids of Katmandu | Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $4,000 |
| Capitol Hill Community Foundation | Washington, DC | Educational | $3,500 |
| Democracy Forward | Washington, DC | Educational | $3,000 |
| Disability Rights International | Washington, DC | Educational | $3,000 |
| Kids Connection Haiti | Washington, DC | Educational | $3,000 |
| Lake Merritt Institute | Oakland, CA | Educational | $3,000 |
| Rural Dog Rescue | Chester, MD | Educational | $2,000 |
| Friends of Oakland Animal Services | Oakland, CA | Educational | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $111,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349101616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7450437
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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