Perl Nelson Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Perl Nelson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,600 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$33,600
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$995,506
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $31,300 the year before.
53% of its 2025 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 | $33,400 | 22 | $846,146 |
| 2024 | $31,300 | 17 | $914,575 |
| 2025 | $33,600 | 19 | $995,506 |
How to apply
Perl Nelson Family Foundation Inc 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 Perl Nelson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $600 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clean and Prosperous America Education Fund | 1.5?CSG Managed | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| She-Can Global Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| National Center for LGBTQ Rights | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Tides Center | ClimateVoice (CV) fund | $2,000 |
| A Jewish Voice for Peace Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Downtown Womens Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation | Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Program | $1,500 |
| The H E Art Project | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Educate | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Immigration Institute of the Bay Area | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Brain Tumor Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Global Uplift Project | Save a Girl Campaign | $1,000 |
| Nomi Network | General & Unrestricted | $600 |
| Broadway Cares-Equity Fights AIDS Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Kqed Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Julia Perl Nelson
- Sharon E Perl
Questions people ask
Does Perl Nelson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Perl Nelson Family Foundation Inc give?
$33,600 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Perl Nelson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Julia Perl Nelson (VP) and Sharon E Perl (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Perl Nelson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and human services.