Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation is a private foundation in Norfolk, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$15,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $7,744 | 3 | $387,140 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 2 | $406,008 |
| 2025 | $15,000 | 4 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Andrea J Nelson Private 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.
What Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Academy of Music | To bring the joys and benefits of learning music to the residents of hampton roads, regardless of their ability to pay | $5,000 |
| Norfolk Botanical Garden | To connect people to nature through the world of plants so the environmental crisis can be addressed | $5,000 |
| Virginia Arts Festival | To help endow education outreach and rhythm project programs in norfolk and portsmouth in perpetuity | $3,000 |
| Trails of Purpose | To support service members and their families in their fight to overcome the negative effets of trauma, transition, and trials that result from their service in military | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation give?
$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrea Nelson (Trustee).
What does Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.