Nafzger Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 30-6001287

Foundation Overview

Based in Lexington, KY, Nafzger Family Foundation has awarded 218 grants totaling $476,204 to organizations in Kentucky, New York and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $30 to $33,000, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$476,204
Total Assets
$1,202,302
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$1,000
% Median Grant Growth
+54% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 45%

10 of 22 recipients (45%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Kentucky

Grants are geographically diversified with 28% in Kentucky and funding distributed across 14 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Kentucky, funding concentrates in Louisville (45%), Lexington (21%), Simpsonville (16%).

Funding Trajectory
+183%

Strong 183% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Nafzger Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Christ Church United Methodist $300 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2024
Food For The Poor $5,241 Coconut Creek, FL, US Operating Expenses 2024
Heritage House Inc $5,000 Cincinatti, OH, US Operating Expenses 2024
Kentucky Racetrack Chaplaincy $1,000 Simpsonville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2024
Olton Cemetery $250 Olton, TX, US Operating Expneses 2024
Olton Volunteer Ambulance Assn $250 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2024
Rd Care Center $500 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2024
Samaritan's Purse $33,000 Boone, NC, US Operating Expenses 2024
Sayre School $300 Lexington, KY, US Operating Expenses 2024
Sdsu Foundation $3,000 Brookings, SD, US Operating Expenses 2024
St Patrick Catholic School $6,826 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2024
Christ Church United Methodist $300 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2024
Food For The Poor $5,241 Coconut Creek, FL, US Operating Expenses 2024
Heritage House Inc $5,000 Cincinatti, OH, US Operating Expenses 2024
Kentucky Racetrack Chaplaincy $1,000 Simpsonville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2024
Olton Cemetery $250 Olton, TX, US Operating Expneses 2024
Olton Volunteer Ambulance Assn $250 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2024
Rd Care Center $500 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2024
Samaritan's Purse $33,000 Boone, NC, US Operating Expenses 2024
Sayre School $300 Lexington, KY, US Operating Expenses 2024
Sdsu Foundation $3,000 Brookings, SD, US Operating Expenses 2024
St Patrick Catholic School $6,826 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2024
Als Associationky Chapter $300 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2023
Backside Learning Center $5,000 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2023
Cal Farley's Boy's Ranch $1,000 Amarillo, TX, US Operating Expenses 2023
Central Ky Riding For Hope $500 Lexington, KY, US Operating Expenses 2023
Delta Kappa Gama Society International $30 Austin, TX, US Operating Expenses 2023
Dwoskin's Childrens Cancern Research Center $300 Miami, FL, US Operating Expenses 2023
Food For The Poor $1,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US Operating Expenses 2023
Hope Lodge Of Lubbock Tx $1,000 Lubbock, TX, US Operating Expenses 2023
Joe Arrington Cancer Center $300 Lubbock, TX, US Operating Expenses 2023
Kentucky Racetrack Chaplaincy $4,300 Simpsonville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2023
National Cowboy Western Heritage Museum $500 Oklahoma City, OK, US Operating Expenses 2023
National Museum Of Racing & Hall Of Fame $500 Saratoga Springs, NY, US Operating Expenses 2023
Old Friends $800 Georgetown, KY, US Operating Expenses 2023
Olton Area Library $200 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2023
Olton Cemetery $300 Olton, TX, US Operating Expneses 2023
Olton Volunteer Ambulance Assn $500 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2023
Prca Properties $800 Colorado Springs, CO, US Operating Expneses 2023
Running Water Draw Care $2,000 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2023
Samaritan's Purse $15,500 Boone, NC, US Operating Expenses 2023
Sdsu Foundation $3,000 Brookings, SD, US Operating Expenses 2023
Southwest Parkinson Society $1,000 Lubbock, TX, US Operating Expenses 2023
St John's Lutheran Church $1,300 Hollywood, FL, US Operating Expenses 2023
St Jude Children Research Hospital $300 Memphis, TN, US Operating Expenses 2023
St Paul Lutheran Church $7,500 Plainview, TX, US Operating Expense 2023
Trinity Lutheran Church $300 Hollywood, FL, US Operating Expenses 2023
Walther Christian Academy $500 Melrose Park, IL, US Operating Expenses 2023
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital $300 Barrington, IL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Als Associationky Chapter $300 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
American Cancer Society $1,000 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Backside Learning Center $5,000 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Cal Farley's Boy's Ranch $2,000 Amarillo, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Central Ky Riding For Hope $1,500 Lexington, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Florida Sheriff's Association $100 Tallahassee, FL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Food For The Poor $2,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Friends Of The Library $200 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Hospaurus Of Louisville $300 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Kentucky Racetrack Chaplaincy $2,500 Simpsonville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
National Cowboy Western Heritage Museum $500 Oklahoma City, OK, US Operating Expenses 2022
National Museum Of Racing & Hall Of Fame $500 Saratoga Springs, NY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Old Friends $500 Georgetown, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Olton Cemetery $500 Olton, TX, US Operating Expneses 2022
Olton Volunteer Ambulance Assn $1,000 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Paul Jeremy Special Account $3,000 Ocala, FL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund $500 Elmhurst, IL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Prca Properties $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Operating Expneses 2022
Running Water Draw Care $2,000 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Samaritan's Purse $15,500 Boone, NC, US Operating Expenses 2022
Sdsu Foundation $3,000 Brookings, SD, US Operating Expenses 2022
Southwest Parkinson Society $1,000 Lubbock, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Special Blessings Ministry $500 Palm Coast, FL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Special Equestrians $500 Ft Myers, FL, US Operating Expenses 2022
St Paul Lutheran Church $5,000 Plainview, TX, US Operating Expense 2022
The Hope Health Clinic $3,000 Lagrange, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Walther Christian Academy $500 Melrose Park, IL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital $300 Barrington, IL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Als Associationky Chapter $300 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
American Cancer Society $1,000 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Backside Learning Center $5,000 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Cal Farley's Boy's Ranch $2,000 Amarillo, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Central Ky Riding For Hope $1,500 Lexington, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Florida Sheriff's Association $100 Tallahassee, FL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Food For The Poor $2,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Friends Of The Library $200 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Hospaurus Of Louisville $300 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Kentucky Racetrack Chaplaincy $2,500 Simpsonville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
National Cowboy Western Heritage Museum $500 Oklahoma City, OK, US Operating Expenses 2022
National Museum Of Racing & Hall Of Fame $500 Saratoga Springs, NY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Old Friends $500 Georgetown, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Olton Cemetery $500 Olton, TX, US Operating Expneses 2022
Olton Volunteer Ambulance Assn $1,000 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Paul Jeremy Special Account $3,000 Ocala, FL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund $500 Elmhurst, IL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Prca Properties $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Operating Expneses 2022
Running Water Draw Care $2,000 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Samaritan's Purse $15,500 Boone, NC, US Operating Expenses 2022
Sdsu Foundation $3,000 Brookings, SD, US Operating Expenses 2022
Southwest Parkinson Society $1,000 Lubbock, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Special Blessings Ministry $500 Palm Coast, FL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Special Equestrians $500 Ft Myers, FL, US Operating Expenses 2022
St Paul Lutheran Church $5,000 Plainview, TX, US Operating Expense 2022
The Hope Health Clinic $3,000 Lagrange, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Walther Christian Academy $500 Melrose Park, IL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital $300 Barrington, IL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Als Associationky Chapter $300 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
American Cancer Society $1,000 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Backside Learning Center $5,000 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Cal Farley's Boy's Ranch $2,000 Amarillo, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Central Ky Riding For Hope $1,500 Lexington, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Florida Sheriff's Association $100 Tallahassee, FL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Food For The Poor $2,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Friends Of The Library $200 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Hospaurus Of Louisville $300 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Kentucky Racetrack Chaplaincy $2,500 Simpsonville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
National Cowboy Western Heritage Museum $500 Oklahoma City, OK, US Operating Expenses 2022
National Museum Of Racing & Hall Of Fame $500 Saratoga Springs, NY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Old Friends $500 Georgetown, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Olton Cemetery $500 Olton, TX, US Operating Expneses 2022
Olton Volunteer Ambulance Assn $1,000 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Paul Jeremy Special Account $3,000 Ocala, FL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund $500 Elmhurst, IL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Prca Properties $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Operating Expneses 2022
Running Water Draw Care $2,000 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Samaritan's Purse $15,500 Boone, NC, US Operating Expenses 2022
Sdsu Foundation $3,000 Brookings, SD, US Operating Expenses 2022
Southwest Parkinson Society $1,000 Lubbock, TX, US Operating Expenses 2022
Special Blessings Ministry $500 Palm Coast, FL, US Operating Expenses 2022
Special Equestrians $500 Ft Myers, FL, US Operating Expenses 2022
St Paul Lutheran Church $5,000 Plainview, TX, US Operating Expense 2022
The Hope Health Clinic $3,000 Lagrange, KY, US Operating Expenses 2022
Walther Christian Academy $500 Melrose Park, IL, US Operating Expenses 2022
American Cancer Society $1,000 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2021
Backside Learning Center $5,000 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2021
Backstretch Employee Service Team $500 Saratoga Springs, NY, US Operating Expenses 2021
Bluegrass Farm Charities $300 Lexington, KY, US Operating Expenses 2021
Cal Farley's Boy's Ranch $2,000 Amarillo, TX, US Operating Expenses 2021
Food For The Poor $2,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US Operating Expenses 2021
Friends Of The Library $1,000 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2021
Kentucky Racetrack Chaplaincy $5,000 Simpsonville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2021
Miami Project To Cure Paralysis $1,500 Miami, FL, US Operating Expenses 2021
National Cowboy Western Heritage Museum $500 Oklahoma City, OK, US Operating Expenses 2021
National Museum Of Racing & Hall Of Fame $500 Saratoga Springs, NY, US Operating Expenses 2021
Ocala Farm Ministry $1,500 Ocala, FL, US Operating Expenses 2021
Old Friends $1,000 Georgetown, KY, US Operating Expenses 2021
Olton Cemetery $500 Olton, TX, US Operating Expneses 2021
Olton Volunteer Ambulance Assn $500 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2021
Pangea Equine Thoroughbred Rescue $300 Lexington, KY, US Operating Expenses 2021
Prca Properties $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Operating Expneses 2021
Recio Family Support Trust $500 Lexington, KY, US Operating Expenses 2021
Running Water Draw Care $2,000 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2021
Samaritan's Purse $3,000 Boone, NC, US Operating Expenses 2021
Sdsu Foundation $5,000 Brookings, SD, US Operating Expenses 2021
Southwest Parkinson Society $1,000 Lubbock, TX, US Operating Expenses 2021
Special Equestrians $500 Ft Myers, FL, US Operating Expenses 2021
St Paul Lutheran Church $10,000 Plainview, TX, US Operating Expense 2021
The Hope Health Clinic $300 Lagrange, KY, US Operating Expenses 2021
Walther Christian Academy $500 Melrose Park, IL, US Operating Expenses 2021
American Cancer Society $1,000 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2020
Backside Learning Center $5,300 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2020
Belmont Child Care Association Inc $500 Elmont, NY, US Operating Expenses 2020
Cal Farley's Boy's Ranch $2,000 Amarillo, TX, US Operating Expenses 2020
Food For The Poor $2,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US Operating Expenses 2020
Friends Of The Library $500 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2020
God's Pantry Food Bank $300 Lexington, KY, US Operating Expenses 2020
His Place Ministry $500 Melbourne, FL, US Operating Expenses 2020
Katherine Mckee Memorial Trust $300 Lexington, KY, US Operating Expenses 2020
Kentucky Derby Museum $500 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2020
Kentucky Racetrack Chaplaincy $2,500 Simpsonville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2020
Master The Possibilities Inc $300 Ocala, FL, US Operating Expenses 2020
Miami Project To Cure Paralysis $1,500 Miami, FL, US Operating Expenses 2020
National Cowboy Western Heritage Museum $500 Oklahoma City, OK, US Operating Expenses 2020
National Museum Of Racing & Hall Of Fame $500 Saratoga Springs, NY, US Operating Expenses 2020
Ocala Farm Ministry $1,500 Ocala, FL, US Operating Expenses 2020
Old Friends $1,000 Georgetown, KY, US Operating Expenses 2020
Olton Cemetery $500 Olton, TX, US Operating Expneses 2020
Prca Properties $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Operating Expneses 2020
Regional Health Foundation $1,000 Rapid City, SD, US Operating Expneses 2020
Running Water Draw Care $2,000 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2020
Samaritan's Purse $5,000 Boone, NC, US Operating Expenses 2020
Sdsu Foundation $7,000 Brookings, SD, US Operating Expenses 2020
Southwest Parkinson Society $1,700 Lubbock, TX, US Operating Expenses 2020
St Jude Children Research Hospital $2,000 Memphis, TN, US Operating Expenses 2020
St Paul Lutheran Church $10,000 Plainview, TX, US Operating Expense 2020
Texas Cowboy Hall Of Fame $500 Ft Worth, TX, US Operating Expenses 2020
Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall Of Fame $500 Ft Worth, TX, US Operating Expenses 2020
Walther Christian Academy $500 Melrose Park, IL, US Operating Expenses 2020
Backside Learning Center $1,750 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2018
Cal Farley's Boy's Ranch $2,000 Amarillo, TX, US Operating Expenses 2018
Central Ky Riding For Hope $2,000 Lexington, KY, US Operating Expenses 2018
Faith Presbyterian Communities & Service Foundation $300 Dallas, TX, US Operating Expenses 2018
Kentucky Racetrack Chaplaincy $300 Simpsonville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2018
Montana History Foundation $3,500 Helena, MN, US Operating Expenses 2018
National Museum Of Racing & Hall Of Fame $2,500 Saratoga Springs, NY, US Operating Expenses 2018
Norton Cancer Institute $300 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expneses 2018
Oklahoma Thoroughbred Retirement $100 Blanchard, OK, US Operating Expenses 2018
Running Water Draw Care $2,000 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2018
Sand Crawl Museum $500 Olton, TX, US Operating Expenses 2018
Sdsu Foundation $5,000 Brookings, SD, US Operating Expenses 2018
Special Equestrian Inc $500 Ft Myers, FL, US Operating Expenses 2018
St John's Lutheran $2,500 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expense 2018
St Paul Lutheran Church $5,500 Plainview, TX, US Operating Expense 2018
St Peter Claver Catholic Church $1,500 Inigoes, MD, US Operating Expenses 2018
Trinity Lutheran Academy $290 Ft Lauderdale, FL, US Operating Expenses 2018
Trinity Lutheran Church $5,000 Ft Lauderdale, FL, US Operating Expenses 2018
Western Kentucky University $500 Bowling Green, KY, US Operating Expenses 2018
American Cancer Society $1,000 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2017
Backstretch Employee Service Team $300 Elmont, NY, US Operating Expenses 2017
Chi St Alexius Health Dickinson Foundation $1,000 Dickinson, ND, US Operating Expenses 2017
D James Kennedy Ministries $200 Ft Lauderdale, FL, US Operating Expenses 2017
Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation $200 Lexington, KY, US Operating Expenses 2017
Kentucky Racetrack Chaplaincy $2,000 Simpsonville, KY, US Operating Expenses 2017
Miami Project To Cure Paralysis $1,500 Miami, FL, US Operating Expenses 2017
National Museum Of Racing & Hall Of Fame $1,500 Saratoga Springs, NY, US Operating Expenses 2017
Sdsu Foundation $2,000 Brookings, SD, US Operating Expenses 2017
St John's Lutheran $2,000 Louisville, KY, US Operating Expense 2017
St Paul Lutheran Church $3,000 Plainview, TX, US Operating Expense 2017
Trinity Lutheran Church $5,000 Ft Lauderdale, FL, US Operating Expenses 2017

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Nafzger Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 30-6001287
Website N/A
Address 3499 LANSDOWNE DR STE 207 Lexington, KY 40517-1154

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Nafzger Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Carl Nafzger
Trustee Wanda Nafzger

Forms 990-PF

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  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.