Robert Nelson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert Nelson Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $567,700 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $80,000. 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$567,700
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$17.4 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was up from $379,995 the year before.
69% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $929,500 | 47 | $12.3 million |
| 2023 | $379,995 | 27 | $16.0 million |
| 2024 | $567,700 | 36 | $17.4 million |
How to apply
Robert Nelson 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 Robert Nelson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $431,000 |
| Michigan | 9 | $136,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California State University Los Angeles | Educational support | $80,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | Educational support | $80,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Homeless support | $35,000 |
| Happy Trails for Kids | At risk youth support | $35,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Homeless support | $30,000 |
| Jovenes Inc | Homeless support | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Underserved community support | $30,000 |
| The Music Center | Disability support | $25,000 |
| Hcri Inc (Health Communication Research) | Healthcare support | $20,000 |
| Childrens Law Center of Ca | Prevent child abuse | $20,000 |
| La Emergency Preparedness Foundation | Emergency preparedness | $20,000 |
| City of Grandville | Disability support | $15,000 |
| Kent Isd | Disabled support | $15,000 |
| Wise Readers to Leaders | At risk youth support | $15,000 |
| The Health Communication Research Institute | Healthcare support | $10,000 |
| Hollywood Food Coalition | Indigent support | $10,000 |
| Project Ropa | Indigent support | $10,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Indigent support | $7,500 |
| Harvest Home | Indigent support | $5,000 |
| Minority AIDS Project | Homeless support | $5,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Homeless support | $5,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Homeless support | $5,000 |
| No Limits for Deaf Children | Disability support | $5,000 |
| Harmony Communities | Homeless support | $5,000 |
| Kings Table Ministries | Indigent support | $5,000 |
| The Laundry Truck la | Homeless support | $5,000 |
| Academy of Music for the Blind | Disability support | $5,000 |
| Hand 2 Hand Mi | Disability support | $5,000 |
| In Defense of Animals | Animal protection | $5,000 |
| Kids Belong | At risk youth support | $5,000 |
| YWCA of San Gabriel Valley | Promote equality | $5,000 |
| Community Food Club | Indigent support | $5,000 |
| End Homelessness California | Homeless support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation | Underserved community support | $2,000 |
| Guiding Light Mission Inc | Homeless support | $1,700 |
| American Legion Post 133 | Veteran support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ralph Palmieri
- Jeffrey Siegel
- Anne Hayes Cpa
- Bryant Domina
- Sarah Talei
Questions people ask
Does Robert Nelson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert Nelson Foundation give?
$567,700 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Robert Nelson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ralph Palmieri (Director), Jeffrey Siegel (Treasurer), Anne Hayes Cpa (Secretary) and Bryant Domina (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Robert Nelson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and youth programs.