The Nuer Foundation
The Nuer Foundation is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in honor of Claire Nuer; the site describes the organization's mission, projects, and grantmaking and includes donation and contact pages.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or mid-sized nonprofits with programs in youth development, local humanitarian/food assistance, refugee support, conflict resolution, or climate/clean-energy advocacy seeking modest one-time grants.
Good Fit
- • Project or program aligns with youth services, local humanitarian aid, refugee support, conflict resolution, or clean energy advocacy.
- • A modest funding request in the low-thousands (roughly $500–$5,000).
- • Evidence of local impact in Marin/SF or demonstrable work in CA, NY, DC, or MA.
- • A referral, prior contact, or demonstrated relationship with board/staff or a recent grantee.
Geography
Recent giving is multi-state rather than strictly local: grants in at least four states with about 40% going to California and meaningful shares to NY and DC.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 10 distinct recipients across varied missions (youth, food security, refugee aid, conflict resolution, climate), with about five organizations recurring across years, indicating a moderate diversity of independent grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is limited but present: the foundation reports funding only preselected applicants, yet it funded many apparent new grantees in recent years (8 new in 2023; 5 new in 2024), suggesting new entrants can be funded but selection appears selective or invitation-driven.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
