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Nelson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Thomas Harbert Hunter Nelson. It holds total assets of $6K. Annual income is reported at $51K. The foundation is governed by 4 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. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Nelson Family Foundation has made 77 grants totaling $400K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $10K in 2020 to $310K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $33K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Arkansas, New York, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 20 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 77 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, AR, NY.
Nelson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $400K across 77 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $33K.
Nelson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Nelson Family Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily H Nelson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| T Hunter Nelson Jr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Betsy W Nelson | VP & SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| T Hunter Nelson | PRESIDENT & TREASURER, DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$184K
Total Assets
$90K
Fair Market Value
$90K
Net Worth
$90K
Grants Paid
$180K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$12K
Total Grants
77
Total Giving
$400K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Of HopeCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Casa De EsperanzaCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Christus FoundationCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Beaumont, TX | $33K | 2022 |
| Casa Juan DiegoCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| St Agnes AcademyCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $11K | 2022 |
| St Michaels Catholic ChurchCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Darby'S Warrior SupportCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Searcy, AR | $10K | 2022 |
| Heights & HillsCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| CandlelightersCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Stafford, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Center For Carbon Removal - Carbon 180CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Catholic CharitiesCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Dominican Sisters Of HoustonCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Inner City Catholic SchoolsCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Mobile Loaves & FishesCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Yellowstone AcademyCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Open Dance ProjectCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Strake Jesuit College PreparatoryCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Mexico Medical MissionCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Glenwood Springs, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Diocesan Services FundCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Monsignor Kelly Catholic High SchoolCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Beaumont, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Spring Spirit BaseballCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| The Will Erwin Headache ResearchCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Extra Special TeasCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Great Barrington, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| The University Of Texas Law SchoolCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Open Door MissionCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $500 | 2022 |