Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.8 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $3.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.8 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$3.5 million
- Assets$218 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.9 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $3.9 million | 24 | $199 million |
| 2024 | $8.8 million | 14 | $218 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jonathan M Nelson C/O Providence Equity Partners Inc, 50 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 751-1700 |
| What to submit | No standard format |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $4.4 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $700,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $27,750 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $26,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Advanced Study | The institute exists to encourage and support fundamental scholarship the original, often speculative, thinking that produces advances in knowledge that change the way we understand the world. | $3.5 million |
| The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | To foster innovative ideas, solving economic and social issues, and enabling progress in underserved communities globally. | $2.3 million |
| The Rockefeller University | To support annual fund | $2.1 million |
| Foundation to Combat Antiseminism | General support | $500,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Educational - to support students needs | $200,000 |
| Harc Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Malaria No More | General support | $25,000 |
| Trinity Repertory Company | To promote the appreciation of theatre through theatrical production that stimulate, educate and engage the community. | $15,000 |
| Brown University | To provide education and prepare students to serve the community, nation and the world by communicating and preserving knowledge | $10,000 |
| Community Word Project | To support arts in education | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island Zoological Society | Serves the community as a resource for education, conservation and recreation. | $2,500 |
| Alta Community Enrichment | Protection of environmentally sensitive lands in alta, utah. | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| The Jamestown Fire Department | Funding for fire and rescue services. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan M Nelson
- David K Duffell
- Jane S Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation give?
$8.8 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan M Nelson (Director), David K Duffell (Trustee) and Jane S Nelson (Trustee).
What does Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.