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Nelson Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PRESCOTT, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Rodney G Nelson. It holds total assets of $50.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Prescott, WI. According to available records, Nelson Family Foundation Inc. has made 37 grants totaling $3.4M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $1.7M and $1.7M annually from 2021 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $275K, with an average award of $92K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, California, Colorado, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$91K
Largest Grant
$275K
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 Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 37 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, CA, CO.
Nelson Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $3.4M across 37 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $92K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $275K.
Nelson Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Nelson Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PRESCOTT, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant E Nelson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol J Nelson | EXEC. V.P. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rodney G Nelson | V.P. & TREASURER & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marybeth Nelson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Curtis D Curtis | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$50.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$50.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
37
Total Giving
$3.4M
Average Grant
$92K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$150K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joni And FriendsRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND | Agoura Hills, CA | $275K | 2022 |
| ElicEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND | Fort Collins, CO | $250K | 2022 |
| Rivertree SchoolEDUCATION-OPERATING EXPENSE | Crystal, MN | $250K | 2022 |
| Ambleside Schools InternationalEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND | Fredericksburg, TX | $200K | 2022 |
| Goodword PartnershipRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - PARTNERSHIP OPERATION | Minneapolis, MN | $150K | 2022 |
| St Cloud State University FoundationEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND | St Cloud, MN | $150K | 2022 |
| Thornston Education FundEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND | Wrightwood, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Living Word Bible CampRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND | Grand Rapids, MI | $60K | 2022 |
| The Brydges CenterEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND | White Bear Lake, MN | $50K | 2022 |
| The Joshua FundRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND | Monument, CO | $40K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Freedom ParkOPERATIONS-GREAT RIVER ROAD VISITOR CENTER | Prescott, WI | $32K | 2022 |
| The Dwelling PlaceRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND | Columbia Heights, MN | $25K | 2022 |
| Center For Mission MobilizationRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND | Fayettesville, AR | $25K | 2022 |
| Feed My Starving ChildrenRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND | Coon Rapids, MN | $20K | 2022 |
| Fishing For LifeRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $15K | 2022 |
| The Table CoalitionRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND | Cathedral City, CA | $13K | 2022 |
| Juvenile Justice Advocates InternationalHUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND | Cambridge, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Providence AcademyEDUCATION-OPERATING EXPENSE | Plymouth, MN | $10K | 2022 |
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