OVERVIEW: The Nanell Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health. It also earmarks funds for human services, Jewish causes, and the environment.
IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.
PROFILE: The Nanell Foundation was established in 1993 by optometrist Elliot Utrecht, who keeps a rather low profile. The foundation does not maintain a website, which makes it difficult to locate further information on its priority areas and grantmaking strategies. According to tax filings, the Nanell Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health. It also earmarks funds for human services, Jewish causes, and the environment.
The foundation has directed funds to a donor-advised fund through Long Island Community Foundation, obscuring the full scope of the family's giving. In past years, the Long Island Community Foundation was listed as the foundation's sole grantee.
Grants range from $3,700 to $6,275. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away around $125,000. Past grantees include American Cancer Society, Central Park Conservancy, Habitat for Humanity, Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, and Citymeals on Wheels.
The Nanell Foundation keeps a low-profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.
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CONTACT:
Nandell Foundation
150 E. 69th St., Apt 23m
New York, NY 10021