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Nelson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Barclay Dines Nelson. It holds total assets of $455K. Annual income is reported at $210K. Total assets have grown from $145K in 2011 to $471K 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 Missouri, Pennsylvania, Washington. According to available records, Nelson Family Foundation has made 32 grants totaling $286K, with a median grant of $9K. The foundation has distributed between $51K and $179K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $179K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $18K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Missouri, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$10K
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.
Nelson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, DC, PA.
Nelson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $286K across 32 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $18K.
Nelson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Nelson Family Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Martin | TRUSTEE | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Barclay Dines Nelson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Nelson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$64K
Total Assets
$471K
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$465K
Grants Paid
$56K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$11K
Distribution Amount
$59K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$286K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$9K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope InternationalGENERAL OPERATING | Lancaster, PA | $9K | 2023 |
| Boulder Valley Waldorf SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Niwot, CO | $9K | 2023 |
| Trinity Christian Academy FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Dallas, TX | $9K | 2023 |
| International Justice MissionGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $9K | 2023 |
| Amer-Haitian Bon Zami (House Of Hope)GENERAL OPERATING | St Louis, MO | $6K | 2023 |
| Mary Institute Country Day SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | St Louis, MO | $6K | 2023 |
| Sunshine MinistriesGENERAL OPERATING | St Louis, MO | $6K | 2023 |
| Mary'S PlaceGENERAL OPERATING | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Stanford UniversityGENERAL OPERATING | Stanford, CA | $4K | 2022 |