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Ron And Joyce Nelson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Phillips Gold & Co Llp. It holds total assets of $3M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2019 to $2.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Ron And Joyce Nelson Family Foundation has made 64 grants totaling $289K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $73K in 2020 to $112K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $17K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 37 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Connecticut, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Ron And Joyce Nelson Family Foundation reported 64 individual grants totaling $288,693 between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $2,375 and $5,003. Its largest single grant in the record was $17,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $91,564 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in CA, which received 44 of the 64 grants on record (69 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 9 states. Of its 37 distinct grantees, 49 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Jewish Family Services ($20,000), Child Mind Institute ($17,500) and Pasadena Symphony And Props ($17,000).
Computed from 64 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 9 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
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.
Ron And Joyce Nelson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 64 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, CT.
Ron And Joyce Nelson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $289K across 64 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $17K.
Ron And Joyce Nelson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ron And Joyce Nelson Family Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Nelson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ronald Nelson | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jessica Fields | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
64
Total Giving
$289K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
37
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeaguePROMOTE CHARITY | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Save The ChildrenPROMOTE CHARITY | Fairfield, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| The Jewish FederationsPROMOTE CHARITY | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Child Mind InstitutePROMOTE CHARITY | San Mateo, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| SeacrestPRMOTE CHARITY | Encinitas, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Promises 2 KidsPROMOTE CHARITY | San Diego, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| World Food Program UsaPROMOTE CHARITY | Washington, DC | $6K | 2022 |
| Rady Children'S Hospital FoundationPROMOTE CHARITY | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Serra CenterPROMOTE CHARITY | Union City, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of AmericaPROMOTE CHARITY | Tampa, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Vista HillPROMOTE CHARITY | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodPROMOTE CHARITY | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Greenwich HospitalPROMOTE CHARITY | Greenwich, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Feeding San DiegoPROMOTE CHARITY | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| San Diego Center For ChildrenPROMOTE CHARITY | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Voices For ChildrenPROMOTE CHARITY | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| KpbsPROMOTE CHARITY | San Diego, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Scripps HealthPROMOTE CHARITY | San Diego, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| The Outlaw Ocean ProjectPROMOTE CHARITY | Providence, RI | $2K | 2022 |
| New Light Theater ProjectPROMOTE CHARITY | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Rancho Santa Fe FoundationPROMOTE CHARITY | Encinitas, CA | $350 | 2022 |
| Library Guild Of Rancho Santa FePRMOTE CHARITY | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | $150 | 2022 |
| Charity NavigatorPROMOTE CHARITY | Saddle Brook, NJ | $100 | 2022 |
| Pasadena Symphony And PropsPROMOTE CHARITY | Pasadena, CA | $17K | 2021 |
| Jewish Family ServicesPROMOTE CHARITY | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Pbs FoundationPROMOTE CHARITY | Arlington, VA | $3K | 2021 |
| Miriam Hospital FoundationPROMOTE CHARITY | Providence, RI | $500 | 2021 |
| Parkinson'S FoundationPROMOTE CHARITY | Miami, FL | $500 | 2021 |
| California Center For The Arts EscondidoPROMOTE CHARITY | Escondido, CA | $500 | 2021 |