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Jean And Murray Nelson Foundation is a private trust based in NEWTON, IA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1969. The principal officer is Margaret Caldwell. It holds total assets of $399K. Annual income is reported at $111K. 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Iowa. According to available records, Jean And Murray Nelson Foundation has made 34 grants totaling $57K, with a median grant of $875. Annual giving has decreased from $19K in 2020 to $12K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $20K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $6K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Iowa. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$6K
Based on 6 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.
Jean And Murray Nelson Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 34 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IA.
Jean And Murray Nelson Foundation has distributed a total of $57K across 34 grants. The median grant size is $875, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $6K.
Jean And Murray Nelson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jean And Murray Nelson Foundation is headquartered in NEWTON, IA.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Caldwell | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda Klepinger | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Lane | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$13K
Total Assets
$399K
Fair Market Value
$446K
Net Worth
$399K
Grants Paid
$12K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$11K
Distribution Amount
$21K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
34
Total Giving
$57K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$875
Unique Recipients
21
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts ConnectionUNRESTRICTED | Newton, IA | $500 | 2023 |
| Centre For Arts And ArtistsWOODSHOP WIRINGCLAYROOM | Newton, IA | $4K | 2023 |
| Jasper County Concert AssociationLAPTOP COMPUTER PROGRAMMING | Newton, IA | $3K | 2023 |
| Iowa Scupture FestivalSTUDENT SCULPTURE TOUR | Newton, IA | $2K | 2023 |
| Newton Community TheatreUNRESTRICTED | Newton, IA | $750 | 2023 |
| Baxter LibraryUNRESTRICTED | Baxter, IA | $250 | 2023 |
| Colfax Public LibraryUNRESTRICTED | Colfax, IA | $250 | 2023 |
| Prairie City Public LibraryUNRESTRICTED | Prairie City, IA | $250 | 2023 |
| Monroe Public LibraryUNRESTRICTED | Monroe, IA | $250 | 2023 |
| Mingo LibraryUNRESTRICTED | Mingo, IA | $250 | 2023 |
| Newton LibraryUNRETRICTED | Newton, IA | $250 | 2023 |
| Lynnville LibraryUNRESTRICTED | Lynnville, IA | $250 | 2023 |
| Sully Community LibraryUNRESTRICTED | Sully, IA | $250 | 2023 |
| Centre For Arts & ArtistsSTUDENT TRANS/UNRESTRICTED | Newton, IA | $3K | 2022 |
| Iowa Sculpture FestivalFOR ARTIST'S RESIDENCY | Newton, IA | $500 | 2022 |
| Newton Community Education FoundationFIVE ARTS PROGRAMS | Newton, IA | $2K | 2021 |
| Cmhs Visual Arts ProgramCOLFAX MINGO HS VISUAL ARTS | Colfax, IA | $350 | 2021 |
| Baxter Hs Visual Arts ProgramsH.S. VISUAL ARTS | Baxter, IA | $350 | 2021 |
| Prairie City Monroe Hs Visual ArtsH.S. VISUAL ARTS | Monroe, IA | $350 | 2021 |
| Lynnville Sully Hs Visual Arts ProgramH.S. VISUAL ARTS | Sully, IA | $350 | 2021 |
| Jasper County Concert Association IncUNRESTRICTED | Newton, IA | $6K | 2020 |