Ruth Nelson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Ruth Nelson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5.5 million and the largest $5.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.5 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5.5 million
- Largest grant$5.5 million
- Assets$132 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
0% 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 | $3.6 million | 1 | $119 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 1 | $132 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ruth Nelson Family Foundation Trust 1350 S Boulder Ave Suite 400, Tulsa, OK 74119 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (918) 582-8083 |
| What to submit | No Standard Form |
| Deadlines, restrictions | Available upon request |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment 3 | See attachment 3 | $5.5 million |
Officers and trustees
- Michael S Nelson
- Pamela B Nelson
- Randolph M Nelson
- Timothy B Nelson
- Thomas W Murphy
Questions people ask
Does Ruth Nelson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Available upon request.
How much does Ruth Nelson Family Foundation give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5.5 million.
Who runs Ruth Nelson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael S Nelson (Trustee), Pamela B Nelson (Trustee), Randolph M Nelson (Trustee) and Timothy B Nelson (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.