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Nelson Family Foundation is a private co-operative based in WILSON, WY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1985. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $399K. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2010 to $1.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Wyoming, South Carolina, California. According to available records, Nelson Family Foundation has made 49 grants totaling $357K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $97K in 2020 to $260K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wyoming, South Carolina, California, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 19 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 is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 49 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WY, SC, CA.
Nelson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $357K across 49 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K.
Nelson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Nelson Family Foundation is headquartered in WILSON, WY. While based in WY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Nelson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$152K
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$2.8M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$120K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.4M
Distribution Amount
$117K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
49
Total Giving
$357K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover InstitutionGENERAL SUPPORT | Stanford, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Western Watershed ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Hailey, ID | $20K | 2022 |
| Khol Public Media Jackson HoleGENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $10K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson HoleGENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $10K | 2022 |
| One80 PlaceGENERAL SUPPORT | Charleston, SC | $8K | 2022 |
| Charleston Library FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Charleston, SC | $8K | 2022 |
| Star Gospel MissionGENERAL SUPPORT | Charleston, SC | $8K | 2022 |
| Charleston JazzGENERAL SUPPORT | North Charleston, SC | $8K | 2022 |
| Wyoming UntrappedGENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2022 |
| Jackson Hole History MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2022 |
| Global Warming Policy FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | London | $5K | 2022 |
| Grand Teton National Park FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Moose, WY | $5K | 2022 |
| Art Association Of Jackson HoleGENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2022 |
| National Museum Of Wildlife ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2022 |
| Teton Raptor CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Wilson, WY | $1K | 2022 |
| Love Leo'S Adoption CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Eagle Mount FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Bozeman, MT | $1K | 2022 |
| I Love A Clean San DiegoGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Bridger Bowl FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Bozeman, MT | $1K | 2022 |
| Stanford University BospGENERAL SUPPORT | Stanford, CA | $23K | 2020 |
| Perservation Society Of CharlestonGERNERAL SUPPORT | Charleston, SC | $15K | 2020 |
| St John'S Hospital Jackson WyGENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $11K | 2020 |
| Historic CharlestonGENERAL SUPPORT | Charleston, SC | $10K | 2020 |
| Wyo FileGENERAL SUPPORT | Lander, WY | $10K | 2020 |
| Usa RugbyGENERAL SUPPORT | Glendale, CO | $10K | 2020 |
| Conservation CongressGENERAL SUPPORT | Great Falls, MT | $5K | 2020 |
| Teton Youth & Family ServiceGENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2020 |
| One22GENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $4K | 2020 |