Victor and Mary Nelson Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Victor and Mary Nelson Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $277,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $8,375 and the largest $76,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$277,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$8,375
- Largest grant$76,500
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $253,000 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $253,000 | 19 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $277,000 | 16 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wm Retinstrand Superior Sr High Sch 2600 Catlin Avenue, Superior, WI 54880 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 384-0271 |
| What to submit | Applicants available at school counseling office. |
| Deadlines | April 15th |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be a graduate of superior hign school |
What Victor and Mary Nelson Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 4 | $122,250 |
| Minnesota | 6 | $94,250 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $22,750 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $14,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $8,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $8,250 |
| Kansas | 1 | $6,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Scholarship | $76,500 |
| Univeristy of Minnesota Duluth | Scholarship | $39,750 |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | Scholarship | $32,250 |
| Univeristy of Minnesota - Twin Cities | Scholarship | $26,750 |
| North Dakota State University | Scholarship | $22,750 |
| College of St Scholastica Inc | Scholarship | $10,750 |
| Bemidji State University | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Michigan Techological University | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Scholarship | $8,250 |
| Wellesley College | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Kansas State University | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Hampshire College | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Wisconsin - River Falls | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Hamline Univeristy | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Lake Superior College | Scholarship | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Comerica Bank Trust N A
Questions people ask
Does Victor and Mary Nelson Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15th.
How much does Victor and Mary Nelson Scholarship Fund give?
$277,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $8,375.
Who runs Victor and Mary Nelson Scholarship Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Comerica Bank Trust N A (Trustee).
What does Victor and Mary Nelson Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.