Nemacheck Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAptos, California · EIN 33-1171795 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $8,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | NED NEMACHECK |
|---|---|
| Address | 124 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS CA 95003 |
| Phone | 8318651687 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATIONS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE GIFTS ARE EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | Inspire conservation of the ocean | $25,000 |
| Lawrence University | Appleton, WI | Ned and dinny nemacheck scholarship | $25,000 |
| Cabrillo College Foundation | Aptos, CA | Operational support | $14,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | San Francisco, CA | Developing of community-based projects that help wildlife and people co-exist | $10,000 |
| Santa Cruz SPCA | Santa Cruz, CA | Safe harbor for animals in need and promotes an active human community through adoption, advocacy, and education | $8,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | Kanab, UT | Help homeless pets have shelter and care | $8,500 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | Salt Lake City, UT | Preservation of utah's remaining desert wild lands, known collectively as america's redrock wilderness | $8,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | Lander, WY | Education focused on wilderness skills and leadership | $8,000 |
| Montana Wilderness Association | Helena, MT | Work with communities to protect montana's wilderness heritage, quiet beauty, and outdoor traditions now, and for future generations | $8,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies | $8,000 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | Columbia Falls, MT | Preservation and protection of the natural beauty and cultural heritage of glacier national park | $8,000 |
| Montana State Park Foundation | Missoula, MT | Support for montana state park upkeep | $8,000 |
| Four Wheel Drive Foundation | Clintonville, WI | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Cruz County | Scotts Valley, CA | Operational support | $6,000 |
| Jacob's Heart | Watsonville, CA | Support children's cancer services | $5,000 |
| John Michael Kohler Arts Center | Sheboygan, WI | Generate a creative exchange between artists and the public | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $160,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542469349100029
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-1171795
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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