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Nelsons Family Foundation is a private corporation based in REDDING, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Michael Nelson. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have decreased from $886K in 2010 to $681K in 2022. 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, Nelsons Family Foundation has made 99 grants totaling $324K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $88K in 2021 to $236K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $34K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 44 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, Florida, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$13K
Based on 36 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.
Nelsons Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 99 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, FL.
Nelsons Family Foundation has distributed a total of $324K across 99 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $34K.
Nelsons Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Nelsons Family Foundation is headquartered in REDDING, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renee Nelson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven Nelson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Nelson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amanda Mandel | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$144K
Total Assets
$681K
Fair Market Value
$637K
Net Worth
$681K
Grants Paid
$143K
Contributions
$150K
Net Investment Income
$17K
Distribution Amount
$32K
Total: $543K
Total Grants
99
Total Giving
$324K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
44
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue SynogogueGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $13K | 2022 |
| Trinity SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $13K | 2022 |
| Metropolitan OperaGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $11K | 2022 |
| Harvard UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Harvard HillelGENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Jewish HeritageGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| American Jewish CommitteeGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Heights Enrichment ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| American Society Of Yad VashemGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Firefighters Support FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Greenfield, MA | $4K | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Stanford UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Stamford, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| American Tech SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Center For Epigraphiical And Palegraphical StudiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Columbus, OH | $3K | 2022 |
| Miami City BalletGENERAL SUPPORT | Miami Beach, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| New World SymphonyGENERAL SUPPORT | Miami Beach, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| American Ballet TheatreGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Westchester Caddie Scholarship FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Elmsford, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Town SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Prospect Park AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Manhattan Theatre ClubGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Whitney MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Nyu Law ScoolGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Old Oaks ClubGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Vassar CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Poughkeepsie, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| AipacGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |