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The Nelson Schwab Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Charlotte, North Carolina · EIN 205868137

The Nelson Schwab Family Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $65,228 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $17,614 and the largest $25,000. 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 $56,000 the year before.

25% 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$56,0005$1.5 million
2024$65,2284$1.7 million

How to apply

The Nelson Schwab 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 Nelson Schwab Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
North Carolina2$45,000
Wyoming2$20,228

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Foundation For The Carolinas
Charlotte, NC
General Purpose$25,000
Christ Episcopal Church Fdn Inc
Charlotte, NC
General Purpose$20,000
Teton Literacy Center
Jackson, WY
General Purpose$15,228
St John's Episcopal Church
Jackson, WY
General Purpose$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Nelson Schwab Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Nelson Schwab Family Foundation give?

$65,228 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $17,614.

Who runs The Nelson Schwab Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Nelson Schwab III (President).

What does The Nelson Schwab Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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