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John And Judith Nelson Family Foundation is a private association based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is The Colony Group. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $666K. Total assets have grown from $884K in 2011 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Massachusetts, North Carolina, District of Columbia. According to available records, John And Judith Nelson Family Foundation has made 38 grants totaling $309K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $62K in 2021 to $113K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $135K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 10 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.
John And Judith Nelson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NC, NY.
John And Judith Nelson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $309K across 38 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K.
John And Judith Nelson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John And Judith Nelson Family Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Nelson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Scott Nelson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher Nelson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$124K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$113K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$41K
Distribution Amount
$63K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$309K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global GivingGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Northeastern UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Small WorldGENERAL PURPOSE | Jamaica Plain, MA | $19K | 2023 |
| Lahey ClinicGENERAL PURPOSE | Burlington, MA | $16K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Down Syndrome CongressGENERAL PURPOSE | Burlington, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Horizons For Homeless ChildrenGENERAL PURPOSE | Roxbury, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Boston UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Asheville Buncombe Community Christian MinistryGENERAL PURPOSE | Asheville, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Ashville Area Habitat For HumanityGENERAL PURPOSE | Asheville, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Malteser International AmericasGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Manna Food BankGENERAL PURPOSE | Asheville, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Susan G Komen FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Globe SantaGENERAL PURPOSE | Taunton, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers AssociationGENERAL PURPOSE | Newton, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| New England Disabled SportsGENERAL PURPOSE | Lincoln, NH | $2K | 2023 |
| Andrew Mcdonough B Positive FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Wilmington, DE | $1K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| HelpmeseeGENERAL PURPOSE | Jersey City, NJ | $500 | 2023 |
| Make-A-Wish FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $23K | 2022 |
| The Trustee Of Boston UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Clean Air Task ForceGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Smile TrainGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Seven Mile MusicGENERAL PURPOSE | Ann Arbor, MI | $2K | 2022 |
| Andrew'S Helpful HandsGENERAL PURPOSE | Hudson, MA | $525 | 2022 |
| National Alliance On Mental IllnessGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $1K | 2021 |