Nelsons Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nelsons Family Foundation is a private foundation in Redding, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $115,983 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$115,983
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $114,464 the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $142,573 | 35 | $637,100 |
| 2023 | $114,464 | 34 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $115,983 | 35 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Nelsons Family 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.
What Nelsons Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $86,733 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $17,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,250 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity School | General support | $20,000 |
| Park Avenue Synogogue | General support | $18,600 |
| Harvard Hillel | General support | $12,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General support | $9,508 |
| Central Synagogue | General support | $5,650 |
| Americans Friends of Magen David | General support | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| Vassar College | General support | $5,000 |
| Williams College Alumni Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | General support | $3,600 |
| New World Symphony | General support | $3,500 |
| Friends of Cats & Dogs Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Gallim Dance | General support | $2,500 |
| American Ballet Theatre | General support | $2,400 |
| Moma-Museum of Modern Art | General support | $1,500 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $1,000 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | General support | $1,000 |
| Goshen Medical Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Mayerson JCC | General support | $1,000 |
| Miquon School | General support | $1,000 |
| Old Oaks Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General support | $1,000 |
| The Doe Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Town School | General support | $1,000 |
| Mga Caddie Scholarship Fund | General support | $600 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival | General support | $600 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | General support | $500 |
| Lake Waramaug Association | General support | $500 |
| Lake Waramaug Conservancy | General support | $500 |
| Neue Galerie | General support | $500 |
| Steep Rock Association | General support | $500 |
| The Jewish Museum | General support | $500 |
| Warren Land Trust | General support | $500 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General support | $275 |
| Friends Select School | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Nelson
- Michael Nelson
- Amanda Mandel
Questions people ask
Does Nelsons Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nelsons Family Foundation give?
$115,983 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Nelsons Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven Nelson (Trustee), Michael Nelson (Trustee) and Amanda Mandel (Trustee).
What does Nelsons Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.