Marion G & Barbara W Nelson Foundation
Accepts applications
Marion G & Barbara W Nelson Foundation is a private foundation in Springfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $350,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$350,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$16.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $301,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,000 | 2 | $14.5 million |
| 2024 | $301,000 | 3 | $15.6 million |
| 2025 | $350,000 | 3 | $16.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marion G Nelson Jr 2225 Greenside Drive, Springfield, IL 62704 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 494-9593 |
| What to submit | Letter indicating needs, planned uses and exempt status |
| Restrictions | Charitable organization exempt under irc section 501(c)(3) |
What Marion G & Barbara W Nelson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $350,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay County School District | To support the bay county schools. | $150,000 |
| Anchorage Children's Home | To provide emergency shelter, at-risk group home care, transitional living, maternity transitional living, countseling, case management and outreach services to abused and homeless youth in the northern florida community. | $100,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | To promote the university of florida and preserve institiutional assets and resources. | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marion G Nelson Jr
Questions people ask
Does Marion G & Barbara W Nelson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Marion G & Barbara W Nelson Foundation give?
$350,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Marion G & Barbara W Nelson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marion G Nelson Jr (Trustee).
What does Marion G & Barbara W Nelson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and youth programs.