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Nelson Family Foundation is a private trust based in STOWE, VT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Ilse Nelson. It holds total assets of $975K. Annual income is reported at $303K. Total assets have decreased from $1.3M in 2011 to $991K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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. According to available records, Nelson Family Foundation has made 9 grants totaling $181K, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $57K and $65K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $57K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states.
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.
Nelson Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NY, DC.
Nelson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $181K across 9 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $57K.
Nelson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Nelson Family Foundation is headquartered in STOWE, VT. While based in VT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingrid Broad | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Clea James | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$65K
Total Assets
$991K
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$991K
Grants Paid
$58K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$60K
Distribution Amount
$55K
Total: $948K
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$181K
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of Apie IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Hope And PlayGENERAL SUPPORT | London | $20K | 2022 |
| Caring For ColumbiaGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Africa Development PromiseGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| National Philanthropic TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Jenkintown, PA | $31K | 2021 |
| Young Tradition Vermont IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Fairfax, VT | $10K | 2021 |
| New Venture FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2021 |
| Little Sisters Fund IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Hailey, ID | $8K | 2021 |
CRAFTSBURY CM, VT
STOWE, VT
MARLBORO, VT