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Nelson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN RAMON, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. It holds total assets of $398K. Annual income is reported at $146K. Total assets have grown from $22K in 2018 to $398K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Georgia. According to available records, Nelson Family Foundation has made 51 grants totaling $706K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $256K in 2021 to $450K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $132K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Georgia, New York, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$18K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$80K
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.
Nelson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 51 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, GA, NY.
Nelson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $706K across 51 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $132K.
Nelson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Nelson Family Foundation is headquartered in SAN RAMON, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Nelson | Secre/CFO/Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gregg Nelson | CEO/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$398K
Fair Market Value
$835K
Net Worth
$398K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$146K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Revenue
$146K
990PF · 2023
Total Expenses
N/A
990PF · 2023
Total Assets
$398K
990PF · 2023
Net Assets
$398K
990PF · 2023
Total Grants
51
Total Giving
$706K
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Winds ChurchGeneral Ops | Livermore, CA | $132K | 2022 |
| New Story IncGeneral Operations | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| Amber WavesGeneral Ops | Amagansett, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Biola UniversityHope in Crisis fund | La Mirada, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Path Light InternationalGen Ops. | Pleasanton, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| The Career Gem LlcGeneral Ops. | Dublin, CA | $18K | 2022 |
| Chose 180General Ops. | Burien, WA | $17K | 2022 |
| Shepards GateGeneral Ops | Livermore, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Tri Valley Seek SaveGeneral Ops | Livermore, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Lifesprings Faith LearningGeneral Ops. | Wheaton, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Dig DeepGeneral Ops. | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Goodness VillageGeneral Ops. | Livermore, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Black Teacher ProjectGeneral Ops. | Oakland, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Collabheration LlcGeneral Ops. | Pinole, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Cadence InternationalGen Ops. | Englewood, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| FrontiersGen Ops. | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Hume LakeGen Ops. | Hume, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Mercy And Grace MinistriesGen Ops. | Livermore, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Isi International Students IncGen Ops. | Colorado Springs, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Hope And Future InternationalGeneral Ops | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Partners Relief DevelopmentGeneral Ops. | Ada, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Extollo InternationalGeneral Ops | Pleasanton, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Liken Knowledge Aka Rising HeartsGeneral Ops. | Lexington, KY | $5K | 2022 |
| MissseyGeneral Ops. | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| West Oakland Cultrual ActionGeneral Ops. | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Cru FoundationGeneral Ops. | Orlando, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Mobilize LoveGeneral Ops | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Lead BoldGeneral Ops. | Livermore, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Bay Area Rescue MissionGeneral Ops. | Richmond, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Contra CostaGen Ops. | Concord, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Sf City ImpactGen Ops. | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Flow Loves You FoundationGeneral Ops. | Capitola, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Asante Africa FoundationGeneral Operations | Livermore, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Foster The Bay Echo ChurchGeneral Ops | San Jose, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| The Freedom StoryGeneral Ops | Oakland, CA | $523 | 2022 |
| Moreau Catholic High SchoolGeneral Ops. | Hayward, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Discovery Counseling CenterGeneral Ops | Morgan Hill, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Aimee OseGeneral Ops - Door Dash gifts. | Pleasanton, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Breast Cancer Prevention PartnersGeneral Ops | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| 247 PrayerGeneral Ops | Woking | $100 | 2022 |
| Willow Glen High School - Water PolGeneral Ops - Girls Water Polo | Coeur Dalene, ID | $100 | 2022 |
| Charities Funded By Flourish CollecGeneral Operations | San Ramon, CA | $80K | 2021 |
| Miscellaneous Charities By FoundatiGeneral Operations for 35 small local charities | San Ramon, CA | $16K | 2021 |
| Om UsaGeneral Operations | Tyrone, GA | $7K | 2021 |
| Mercy And GraceGeneral Operations | Pleasanton, CA | $5K | 2021 |
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