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Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Vestavia Hills, Alabama · EIN 631082768

Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,900 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,400 and the largest $13,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $8,500 the year before.

33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$14,0009$174,956
2024$8,5006$159,222
2025$16,9003$184,364

How to apply

Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama3$16,900

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Randolph County Al DHR
Wedowee, AL
Assistance for foster children$13,500
West End Community Church
Birmingham, AL
After school program$2,400
Circle of Love Foundation
Hoover, AL
Supplies & toys for needy children$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation give?

$16,900 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,400.

Who runs Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Lesa Nelson Agee (Pres-Dir), William Henry Agee (Sec-Dir), Nelson Agee (Director) and Clay S Agee (Treas-Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and education.

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