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Wayne And Marilyn Nelson Foundation is a private corporation based in LONGWOOD, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is The Organization. It holds total assets of $5.7M. Annual income is reported at $285K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2011 to $5.6M in 2023. 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida and Michigan. According to available records, Wayne And Marilyn Nelson Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $199K in 2020 to $1.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $700K, with an average award of $61K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Illinois, North Carolina, which account for 50% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 13 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.
Wayne And Marilyn Nelson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, IL, NC.
Wayne And Marilyn Nelson Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 24 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $61K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $700K.
Wayne And Marilyn Nelson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wayne And Marilyn Nelson Foundation is headquartered in LONGWOOD, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Nelson | Director | $77K | $0 | $77K |
| Christine Ratledge | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wayne R Nelson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$559K
Total Assets
$5.6M
Fair Market Value
$5.6M
Net Worth
$5.6M
Grants Paid
$443K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$188K
Distribution Amount
$297K
Total: $5.6M
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$61K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale CollegeThe Foundation donated a 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Nart Spider on September 9, 2022 to Hillsdale College in support of its educational activities. The Foundation purchased the vehicle in 2019 for $672,875. The fair market value of $700,000 is based on an appraisal dated June 13, 2022. The increase in the fair market value was reflected in the Foundation's books of account as of December 31, 2021 and was recorded as a net asset adjustment on the 2021 Form 990-PF. | Hillsdale, MI | $700K | 2022 |
| Greenville CollegeGeneral Fund | Greenville, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Calvary Baptist ChurchGeneral Fund | Winston Salem, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Saint Lawrence SeminaryGeneral Fund | Mt Calvary, WI | $36K | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Of ElkhartGeneral Fund | Bristol, IN | $20K | 2022 |
| Moody Bible Institute Of ChicagoGeneral Fund | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Greek Orthodox Metropolis Of DetroitGeneral Fund | Troy, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Marshall County Humane SocietyGeneral Fund | Plymouth, IN | $3K | 2022 |
| Heartbeat MissionGeneral Fund | St Joseph, MI | $500 | 2022 |
| American Brittany RescueGeneral Fund | Sugar Grove, IL | $100 | 2022 |
| Calvary Day SchoolGENERAL FUND | Savannah, GA | $50K | 2020 |
| Andrews UniversityGENERAL FUND | Berrien Springs, MI | $32K | 2020 |
| Moody Bible InstituteGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| SrlseminaryGENERAL FUND | Orange City, FL | $1K | 2020 |
| Orlando Museum Of ArtGENERAL FUND | Orlando, FL | $1K | 2020 |
| Collie Health FoundationGENERAL FUND | Brooksville, FL | $1K | 2020 |
| The Leadership InstituteGENERAL FUND | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2020 |
| The Children'S BureauGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $500 | 2020 |
| Led2serve KarmanskidsGENERAL FUND | Longwood, FL | $500 | 2020 |
| Sanlando United MethodologyGENERAL FUND | Longwood, FL | $500 | 2020 |
| Toller Rescue IncGENERAL FUND | Albion, MI | $100 | 2020 |
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