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Namm Foundation

Carlsbad, California  ·  EIN 330797657  ·  Private foundation

Namm Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $540K in annual giving against $11.0M in assets. This page documents the 113 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Namm Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$540K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.0M
Total assets
113
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Namm Foundation funds

Namm Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, youth development.

Arts & CultureEducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Namm Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Guitars and Access MarketingCarlsbad, CA$60K2018
Guitars and Access MarketingCarlsbad, CA$60K2017
Guitars and Access MarketingCarlsbad, CA$60K2019
Nat String Proj ConCarlsbad, CA$50K2023
Nat String Proj ConCarlsbad, CA$50K2022
Guitars and Access MarketingCarlsbad, CA$40K2022
Perc Marketing CounCarlsbad, CA$40K2022
Perc Marketing CounCarlsbad, CA$40K2017
Nat String Proj ConCarlsbad, CA$40K2019
Nat String Proj ConCarlsbad, CA$40K2017
Perc Marketing CounCarlsbad, CA$40K2019
Sd Youth SmphyCarlsbad, CA$40K2017
Nat String Proj ConCarlsbad, CA$40K2018
Perc Marketing CounCarlsbad, CA$40K2018
Sd Youth SmphyCarlsbad, CA$40K2018

Namm Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$484K
2018$490K
2019$510K
2020$384K
2022$374K
2023$382K

How to apply for funding from Namm Foundation

Namm Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at nammfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Namm Foundation

Does Namm Foundation accept grant applications?
Namm Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Namm Foundation fund?
Namm Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Guitars and Access Marketing, Guitars and Access Marketing, Guitars and Access Marketing. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Namm Foundation give in grants?
Namm Foundation reported $540K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.6M over 113 grants.
Where is Namm Foundation located?
Namm Foundation is based in Carlsbad, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 330797657.
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About this profile. This page is built from Namm Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Namm Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.