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Roy And Leona Nelson Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Scott B Lukins. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $453K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. College scholarships for students residing in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. The Foundation donated $158,250 to 8 area college financial aid offices, to fund 44 scholarships. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and Idaho. According to available records, Roy And Leona Nelson Foundation has made 156 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $173K in 2020 to $262K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $414K distributed across 76 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $100K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 69 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and Idaho. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$29K
Based on 38 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
College scholarships for students residing in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. During 2020, due to COVID restrictions, the Foundation donated $142,500 to 8 area college financial aid offices, to fund 40 scholarships, rather than awarding scholarships directly to students as we have in past years.
Expenses: $17K
College scholarships for students residing in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. The Foundation donated $158,250 to 8 area college financial aid offices, to fund 44 scholarships. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 156 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, ID.
Roy And Leona Nelson Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 156 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $100K.
Roy And Leona Nelson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Roy And Leona Nelson Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Harris | President | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Tom Nelson | Director | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Don Peters | Sec-Treas | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Neil Mckay | Director | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Tommy Nelson | Director | $5K | $0 | $5K |
Total Giving
$288K
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$2.6M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$262K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$191K
Distribution Amount
$123K
Total: $100K
Total Grants
156
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
69
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Humane SocietyAnimal shelter | Quincy, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of North Central WashingtonCollege scholarships in memory of T J Nelson Sr | Wenatchee, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Northwest Nazarene UniversityCollege scholarships | Nampa, ID | $23K | 2023 |
| Pacific Northwest University Of Health SciencesCollege scholarships | Yakima, WA | $23K | 2023 |
| Whitworth UniversityCollege scholarships | Spokane, WA | $23K | 2023 |
| Eastern Washington University FoundationCollege scholarships | Cheney, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Lewis-Clark State CollegeCollege scholarships | Lewiston, ID | $15K | 2023 |
| Community Colleges Of Spokane FoundationCollege scholarships | Spokane, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Heritage UniversityCollege scholarships | Toppenish, WA | $9K | 2023 |
| Serve WenatcheeHelp the needy with fuel, rent, utilities | Wenatchee, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| National Alliance For Mental Illness - Coeur DalenePrograms for the mentally ill | Coeur Dalene, ID | $4K | 2023 |
| Vanessa Behan Crisis NurseryCrisis Nursery | Spokane, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Youth For ChristAfter school programs | Spokane, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Grace City ChurchJail ministry | Wenatchee, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Spokesman-Review Christmas FundToys for needy children | Spokane, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food BankFood bank | Spokane, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Beyond PinkBreast exams for needy women | Spokane, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Oddessy Youth MovementYouth services | Spokane, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Union Gospel MissionHomeless shelters | Spokane, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Kootenai Humane SocietyAnimal shelter | Hayden, ID | $1K | 2023 |
| Tri-Cities Food BankFood bank | Richland, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Yakima Humane SocietyAnimal shelter | Yakima, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Newport Food BankFood bank | Newport, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Lake Chelan Food BankFood bank | Chelan, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Spokane Humane SocietyAnimal shelter | Spokane, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Bonner County Food BankFood bank | Sandpoint, ID | $1K | 2023 |
| Shoshone County Food BankFood bank | Kellogg, ID | $1K | 2023 |
| Volunteer Food & Resource CenterFood bank | Colville, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Okanogan County Community Action CouncilFood bank | Okanogan, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Moses Lake Community ServicesFood bank | Moses Lake, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Community Action Council Of Whitman CountyFood bank | Pullman, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Blue Mountain Action CouncilFood bank | Walla Walla, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Wenatchee Valley Humane SocietyAnimal shelter | Wenatchee, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| North Idaho College FoundationCollege scholarships | Coeur Dalene, ID | $15K | 2022 |
| Big Bend Community College FoundationCollege scholarships | Moses Lake, WA | $15K | 2022 |
| Wenatchee Valley CollegeCollege scholarships | Wenatchee, WA | $15K | 2022 |