Todd and Shari Nelson Family Fdn Inc
Preselected recipients only
Todd and Shari Nelson Family Fdn Inc is a private foundation in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $240,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$240,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$134,713
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.1 million the year before.
100% 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 | $10.1 million | 3 | $515,640 |
| 2024 | $240,000 | 5 | $134,713 |
How to apply
Todd and Shari Nelson Family Fdn Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $125,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy of Compassion Campaign | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| National Mounted Warfare Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Nolan Ryan Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Monroe County | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Recovery | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd R Nelson
- Shari L Nelson
- Travis Nelson
- Mary Bonte Spath
- Alissa Gander
- Natasha Lucke
- Steve Pine
Questions people ask
Does Todd and Shari Nelson Family Fdn Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Todd and Shari Nelson Family Fdn Inc give?
$240,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Todd and Shari Nelson Family Fdn Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Todd R Nelson (President), Shari L Nelson (Vice President), Travis Nelson (Vice President) and Mary Bonte Spath (Secretary and Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.