Nord Foundation

EIN 84-1409115 · CO · NTEE T22Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$12K Funds in CO, CA, OR +8
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Nord Foundation based in CO paid 25 grants totaling $773.3K to 25 organizations across 11 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $111.2K, with a median of $12K. Its largest recipients included Healing Waters, Reasons to Believe, and TEARS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,458,960
Giving (latest yr)
$773,303
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
25
Median grant
$12K
Recipients
25
States reached
11
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Healing Waters$111,200
  • Reasons to Believe$84,000
  • Tears$83,500
  • Christian World Outreach Inc$76,380
  • Foundation for the Nations$75,600

Where grants went

  • Colorado$329,600 · 11 grants
  • California$84,000 · 1 grant
  • Oregon$83,500 · 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$73,880 · 1 grant
  • South Dakota$25,690 · 1 grant
  • Illinois$25,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (25)

Healing Waters
Golden, CO
Charitable Giving
$111,200
Reasons to Believe
Covina, CA
Charitable Giving
$84,000
Tears
Portland, OR
Charitable Giving
$83,500
Christian World Outreach Inc
Littleton, CO
Charitable Giving
$76,380
Foundation for the Nations
Charitable Giving
$75,600
Serge
Jenkintown, PA
Charitable Giving
$73,880
CrossPurpose
Denver, CO
Charitable Giving
$70,000
AsOne Ministries
Sioux Falls, SD
Charitable Giving
$25,690
NYC International Project
New York, NY
Charitable Giving
$20,000
Cru
Orlando, FL
Charitable Giving
$15,000
Alpha USA
Carol Stream, IL
Charitable Giving
$15,000
Global Health Ministries
Minneapolis, MN
Charitable Giving
$15,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Nord Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Nord Foundation reported 25 itemized grants totaling $773.3K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $111.2K (median $12K).

Recent recipients include Healing Waters, Reasons to Believe, TEARS, among 25 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Nord Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Nord Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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