The Hermoine & Glen Nelson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hermoine & Glen Nelson Foundation is a private foundation in Columbia, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $710,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$710,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$16.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $670,000 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 | $660,000 | 7 | $14.2 million |
| 2024 | $670,000 | 8 | $15.0 million |
| 2025 | $710,000 | 7 | $16.5 million |
How to apply
The Hermoine & Glen Nelson 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7 | $710,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital | Program support | $250,000 |
| Jordan Thomas Foundation | Program support | $200,000 |
| Brooks House | Program support | $75,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Nashville | Program support | $70,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Middle TN | Program support | $45,000 |
| Beyond the Horizon Corporation | Program support | $40,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Gift & Donor Services | Program support | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Nelson Lamberson
- Thomas Lamberson
- Nelson Lamberson
- Claudia Lamberson
- Mike Childree
- First Farmers Merchants Bank
Questions people ask
Does The Hermoine & Glen Nelson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hermoine & Glen Nelson Foundation give?
$710,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs The Hermoine & Glen Nelson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Nelson Lamberson (President), Thomas Lamberson (Treasurer), Nelson Lamberson (Secretary) and Claudia Lamberson (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.