The Richard and Barbara Nelson Foundation
Accepts applications
The Richard and Barbara Nelson Foundation is a private foundation in Spring Lake, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$72,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $57,000 the year before.
27% 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 | $40,000 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $57,000 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $72,000 | 15 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Barbara Nelson 115 Passaic Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (877) 829-5500 |
What The Richard and Barbara Nelson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 10 | $57,000 |
| New York | 4 | $13,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Support of community | $25,000 |
| Sisters Academy | Support of community | $15,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Make wishes come true for kids with life-threatening medical conditions | $5,000 |
| Spring Lake Memorial Community House | Support of community | $5,000 |
| Trinity Church | Support of community | $5,000 |
| Expand Ed Schools | Support of community | $4,000 |
| Home Front | Support of community | $2,000 |
| Lighthouse Guild | Support of community | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Support of community | $2,000 |
| St Catherine's Catholic Church | Support of community | $2,000 |
| Monmouth Arts | Support of community | $1,500 |
| Fulfill NJ | Support of community | $1,000 |
| Spring Lake Fire Co | Support of community | $1,000 |
| Waves of Health | Support of community | $1,000 |
| Spring Lake Historical Society | Support of community | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Nelson
Questions people ask
Does The Richard and Barbara Nelson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Richard and Barbara Nelson Foundation give?
$72,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Richard and Barbara Nelson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Nelson (Trustee).
What does The Richard and Barbara Nelson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.