Nelco Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Nelco Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $517,043 in 72 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $123,000. 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$517,043
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$123,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $411,730 the year before.
31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $339,000 | 58 | $7.8 million |
| 2023 | $483,222 | 81 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $411,730 | 64 | $8.2 million |
| 2025 | $517,043 | 72 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
Nelco 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 Nelco Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 50 | $364,350 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $81,800 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $41,668 |
| Maryland | 3 | $6,400 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3,600 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,600 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $3,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Shenkar | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $123,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $75,000 |
| Ms Gift Nelco Foundation Fund | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Life Center Inc | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $38,268 |
| FJC A Foundation of Philathropic Funds | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $36,000 |
| FJC Jewish Community of Poland | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $30,000 |
| Manhattan Jewish Students Center | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $18,600 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $10,000 |
| Yeshivat Chovevei Torah | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $10,000 |
| Hillel International for Poland | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $5,000 |
| Muddy Paws Rescue | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $5,000 |
| North American Friends of Oranim | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $5,000 |
| Temple Zion Atlantic & Long Beach Jewish Center | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $5,000 |
| Well Beyond Breast Cancer | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $4,955 |
| The Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $4,660 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $4,200 |
| Heschel School | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizationsto fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $3,800 |
| Belev Echad | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $3,600 |
| Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans Beit Halochem | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $3,600 |
| Jewish Foundation for Group Homes | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $3,600 |
| Jlictlv | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $3,600 |
| Manhattan Jewish Experience | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $3,600 |
| Ohel Bais Ezra | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $3,600 |
| Jewish Center | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $3,100 |
| Stay in the Fight Inc | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $3,000 |
| Tannenbaum Chabad House | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $3,000 |
| Broadway Caresequity Fights AIDS | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $2,500 |
| Save the Children | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $2,500 |
| Romemu Congregation | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $2,200 |
| Brcastrog | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $2,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $2,000 |
| American Freinds of Magen David Adom | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $1,925 |
| American Committee for the Weizman Institute | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $1,800 |
| Association of Rape Crisis in Israel | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $1,800 |
| Basser Center for Brca | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $1,800 |
| Beit Binyamin Inc | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $1,800 |
| Bender JCC of Greater Washington | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $1,800 |
| Core Outreach Foundation | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $1,800 |
| Hatzalah of the West Side | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $1,800 |
| Hias | To fund jewish charitable organizations and other not for profit organizations | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- David Blumenthal
- Barbara Blumenthal
Questions people ask
Does Nelco Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nelco Foundation Inc give?
$517,043 in tax year 2025, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Nelco Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David Blumenthal (Vice President) and Barbara Blumenthal (President & Trustee).
What does Nelco Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.