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The David R Nelson Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only West Bloomfield, Michigan · EIN 203591061

The David R Nelson Family Foundation is a private foundation in West Bloomfield, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $17,250 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $11,000 the year before.

33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$11,0002$5,231
2024$17,2503$258

How to apply

The David R Nelson 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The David R Nelson Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan3$17,250

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mi Roundtable for Diversity and Inc
Detroit, MI
2018 pledge$10,000
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Scholarships$6,250
Jewish Senior Life
West Bloomfield, MI
Annual benefit$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The David R Nelson Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The David R Nelson Family Foundation give?

$17,250 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.

Who runs The David R Nelson Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Sylvia Jean Nelson (President), Nicole Bopp (Treasurer), David Erik Nelson (Trustee) and Danielle J Nelson (Secretary).

What does The David R Nelson Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and seniors.

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