The Nehring Foundation
The organization is a private foundation focused on supporting a variety of causes, including civic initiatives, religious institutions, medical assistance, education, and aid to the poor. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community welfare and promoting faith-based values. The foundation primarily serves organizations that address these areas, with a notable emphasis on civic and religious causes. It operates predominantly in Arizona, where it has established a significant presence through its grant-making activities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit with an established Arizona presence (or a clear Arizona program), working in faith-based services, civic/public policy, food/human services, education, or local medical-related work and that can be introduced through local networks or recurring grantees.
Good Fit
- • Primary programs serving Arizona communities or partners in Arizona.
- • Existing connections to local trustees, recurring grantees, or introductions from in-state organizations.
- • Project requests in the typical grant range observed ($1k–$25k).
- • Organizational track record or history of delivering local services (faith-based, food bank, hospice, education).
Geography
The foundation funded recipients in seven states in the latest year, but roughly 67% of dollars were concentrated in Arizona, indicating a strong in-state focus with some out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
Observed giving included 25 distinct grantees in the latest year (25 grants to 25 recipients) and a mix of civic, religious, education, medical, and aid-to-poor recipients, showing a broad recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists—five new recipients were funded in the latest year—but the stated policy that grants are to preselected applicants and the absence of a public website or contact information make it unlikely an unfamiliar applicant could easily enter the portfolio without a referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
