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Nelson Family Foundation is a private trust based in BISMARCK, ND. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Jeffrey N Nelson. It holds total assets of $6.1M. Annual income is reported at $2.9M. Total assets have grown from $969 in 2015 to $5.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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. According to available records, Nelson Family Foundation has made 13 grants totaling $355K, with a median grant of $21K. Annual giving has grown from $55K in 2022 to $300K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $60K, with an average award of $27K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, New Jersey, North Dakota, which account for 46% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, NJ, ND.
Nelson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $355K across 13 grants. The median grant size is $21K, with an average of $27K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $60K.
Nelson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Nelson Family Foundation is headquartered in BISMARCK, ND. While based in ND, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey N Nelson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$355K
Total Assets
$5.6M
Fair Market Value
$7.9M
Net Worth
$5.6M
Grants Paid
$300K
Contributions
$879
Net Investment Income
$180K
Distribution Amount
$368K
Total: $4.6M
Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$355K
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$21K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miami ProjectGENERAL FUNDING | Miami, FL | $60K | 2023 |
| Christopher & Dana Reeve FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Short Hills, NJ | $60K | 2023 |
| Und Alumni Association And FoundationENDOWMENT FUNDING | Grand Forks, ND | $40K | 2023 |
| University Of New Mexico FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Albuquerque, NM | $40K | 2023 |
| Ocean ConservancyGENERAL FUNDING | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyGENERAL FUNDING | Arlington, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| JunglekeepersGENERAL FUNDING | Red Hook, NY | $21K | 2023 |
| MountainfilmGENERAL FUNDING | Telluride, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Telluride Film FestivalGENERAL FUNDING | Berkely, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| University Of Mexico FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Albuquerque, NM | $5K | 2022 |