Noel C Nelson & Children Foundatio
Preselected recipients only
Noel C Nelson & Children Foundatio is a private foundation in Milwaukie, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,213 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,400 and the largest $5,900. 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$39,213
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,400
- Largest grant$5,900
- Assets$893,551
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,390 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $39,696 | 20 | $812,125 |
| 2024 | $36,390 | 20 | $878,428 |
| 2025 | $39,213 | 20 | $893,551 |
How to apply
Noel C Nelson & Children Foundatio 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 Noel C Nelson & Children Foundatio funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 7 | $11,113 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,900 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $3,300 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $2,100 |
| California | 1 | $1,900 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,900 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Hospital St Jude Children's Hospital | Children's hospital | $5,900 |
| Medical Teams International Medical Teams International | Disaster relief | $5,100 |
| Smile Train the Smile Train | Children with cleft palate | $3,200 |
| Heifer Foundation Heifer Foundation | Food for needy | $3,000 |
| Operation Smile Operation Smile | Cleft palate treatement | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders | Medical support for poor nations | $2,400 |
| St Joseph's Indian School St Joseph's Indian School | Education for indian children | $2,100 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Guide Dogs for the Blind | Guide dog training | $1,900 |
| Mercy Corps Mercy Corps | Emergency relief | $1,900 |
| Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House | Houses for families with sick childr | $1,400 |
| Shepherd's House Ministries Shepherd's House Ministries | Homeless shelter | $1,400 |
| Save the Children Save the Children | Assistance for needy children | $1,300 |
| Portland Rescue Mission Portland Rescue Mission | Food and shelter for homeless | $1,113 |
| Oxfam America Oxfam America | Poverty | $1,100 |
| St Labre Indian School St Labre Indian School | Education for indian children | $1,100 |
| The Salvation Army the Salvation Army | Assitance for needy people | $1,100 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Center Memorial Sloan Kettering Center | Cancer research | $900 |
| Oregon Humane Society Oregon Humane Society | Animal shelter | $600 |
| Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood | Reproductive health services | $400 |
| ASPCA ASPCA | Animal protection | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Noel C Nelson
- Tom Dragicevic
- Gabriel I Levin
- Elizabeth R Levin
Questions people ask
Does Noel C Nelson & Children Foundatio accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Noel C Nelson & Children Foundatio give?
$39,213 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,400.
Who runs Noel C Nelson & Children Foundatio?
Its 2025 filing lists Noel C Nelson (President), Tom Dragicevic (Treasurer), Gabriel I Levin (Board Member) and Elizabeth R Levin (Board Member).
What does Noel C Nelson & Children Foundatio fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and youth programs.