Nest
NEW YORK, NY · International Affairs
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Nest has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
NEST, INC. IS AN IRS SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT IDENTIFIES AND COLLABORATES WITH RESPONSIBLE ARTISIAN BUSINESS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF CUSTOMIZED CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS TO ENABLE EACH ENTERPRISE TO BECOME PROFITABLE AND HAVE A SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT. NEST HAS SEARCHED GLOBALLY TO IDENTIFY A NETWORK OF EXISTING ARTISANAL WORKSHOPS THAT HAVE STRONG LEADERSHIP, ARE SCALABLE AND CAN TRANSFORM THEIR COMMUNITIES IN ONE OF THREE WAYS: ALLEVIATE POVERTY, EMPOWER WOMEN, AND PROMOTE PEACE. THROUGH THEIR PARTICIPATORY MODEL, NEST WORKS WITH THE ARTISANS TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES THEY NEED TO BOTH PRESERVE AND ENHANCE ARTISTIC TRADITIONS AND INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO MEET THE CAPACITY AND QUALITY DEMANDS OF THE EXPORTING MARKETPLACE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Nest
$8.4M in foundation grants on record from 42 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomberg Philanthropies | $2.5M | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $969K | 4 |
| Target Foundation | $805K | 1 |
| Brooklyn Community Foundation | $741K | 3 |
| Winn Family Foundation | $622K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $454K | 4 |
| Elevate Prize Foundation | $315K | 4 |
| Tory Burch Foundation | $245K | 1 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $200K | 1 |
| Moodys Foundation | $200K | 1 |
Leadership
CHRISTOPHER VAN BERGEN — CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (Principal officer)
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