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Harris J And Geraldine S Nelson Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1961. The principal officer is Julius P Fouts. It holds total assets of $694K. Annual income is reported at $160K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island. According to available records, Harris J And Geraldine S Nelson Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $143K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $39K in 2020 to $58K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, Massachusetts, Minnesota, which account for 50% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$17K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Harris J And Geraldine S Nelson Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, MA, MN.
Harris J And Geraldine S Nelson Foundation has distributed a total of $143K across 24 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K.
Harris J And Geraldine S Nelson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Harris J And Geraldine S Nelson Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark M Christopher | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret H Child | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrea Abbott | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$72K
Total Assets
$744K
Fair Market Value
$947K
Net Worth
$744K
Grants Paid
$58K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$13K
Distribution Amount
$53K
Total: $724K
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$143K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth FoundationGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Unsca FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Winstonsalem, NC | $30K | 2023 |
| Harvard Lampoon TrustGENERAL OPERATING | Cambridge, MA | $13K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Prep SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Santa Fe, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Partnership For Providence ParksGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Providence, RI | $3K | 2023 |
| The Ethel Walker SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Simsbury, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Public GardenGENERAL OPERATING | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| The Children'S Museum Of MemphisGENERAL OPERATING | Memphis, TN | $500 | 2023 |
| The Bereavement Center Of WestchesterGENERAL OPERATING | Scarsdale, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Ny Public Interest Research GroupGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| The Bronxville School Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATING | Bronxville, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| University Of North Carolina At Chapel HillGENERAL OPERATING | Chapel Hill, NC | $17K | 2020 |
| Gramatan Village IncGENERAL OPERATING | Bronxville, NY | $500 | 2020 |