The Nesburn Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Monica, California · EIN 95-4626109 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$80K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,200.
From the return
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
45% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Eye Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $55,000 |
| Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club | Aspen, CO | Support | $5,000 |
| Congregation Tikvat Jacob Beth Torah | Manhattan Beach, CA | Support | $3,844 |
| Harvard Medical School | Cambridge, MA | Support | $3,000 |
| Iris Cantor UCLA Womens Center | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $2,000 |
| The Jewish Federation | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $2,000 |
| Redondo Beach Educational Foundation | Redondo Beach, CA | Support | $1,200 |
| Foundation of Mass Eye & Ear | Boston, MA | Support | $1,000 |
| Moca | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $1,000 |
| Research to Prevent Blindness | Irvine, CA | Support | $1,000 |
| Lacma | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $650 |
| Braille Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $500 |
| Cardiovascular Research Foundation | St Louis, MO | Support | $500 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | Support | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Support | $500 |
| Henry's Hope Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | Support | $350 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Support | $300 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Santa Monica, CA | Support | $250 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | Washington, DC | Support | $250 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $200 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Washington, DC | Support | $200 |
| Pbs So Cal | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $100 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Support | $100 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | Support | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,519 | 24 |
| 2024 | $72,353 | 29 |
| 2023 | $23,604 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602569349100205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4626109
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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