Don and Millie Nelms Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Don and Millie Nelms Foundation is a private foundation in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $747,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $373,750 and the largest $735,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$747,500
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$373,750
- Largest grant$735,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3,000 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,000 | 3 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $747,500 | 2 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Don and Millie Nelms 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Don and Millie Nelms Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 2 | $747,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nelms Dyslexia Foundation | Dyslexia Center programs:teacher training, student therapy, student assessments, research | $735,500 |
| Nwa Audubon Society | Mission to rebuild the muhollan blind / conservation | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Nelms
- Millie Nelms
- Scott Simon
- Scott Price
Questions people ask
Does Don and Millie Nelms Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Don and Millie Nelms Foundation give?
$747,500 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $373,750.
Who runs Don and Millie Nelms Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Nelms (Director/President), Millie Nelms (Director), Scott Simon (Director/Secretary/Treasurer) and Scott Price (Vice President).
What does Don and Millie Nelms Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and disability.