Nelson Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nelson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Purchase, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.3 million and the largest $1.3 million. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.3 million
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $71,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 1 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $71,000 | 5 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
Nelson Charitable 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.
What Nelson Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Child Waits Foundation | Private foundation | $1.3 million |
Officers and trustees
- Randolph Nelson
- Cynthia Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Nelson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nelson Charitable Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.3 million.
Who runs Nelson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Randolph Nelson (Pres/Tres) and Cynthia Nelson (VP, Sect).
What does Nelson Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.