David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation
Total Given 2016–2024
$593K
48 grants · $66K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $5K–$15K
grant size
21%
balanced · 7/34 multi-year
repeat
$31K
Assets · 2021
34
Distinct recipients
About
Utah does not require registration with the state if the Organization does not solicit funds from the general public.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
David Nielson
Phone
8019536783
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
Application forms should be submitted as a statement describing the Organizations charitable objectives, goals, and intended use of funds.
Restrictions
Each applicant will be evaluated separately to determine if the Organizations use of the award complies with the Foundations award requirements.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $151K | $55 | $152K | 13 |
| 2017 | $39K | $405 | $40K | 7 |
| 2018 | $58K | $899 | $58K | 7 |
| 2020 | $104K | $40 | $91K | 5 |
| 2021 | $97K | $31K | $128K | 5 |
| 2022 | $58K | $4K | $32K | 3 |
| 2023 | $8K | $1K | $5K | 2 |
| 2024 | $78K | $1K | $78K | 6 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 48 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$6K
Average
$12K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$60K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Chas Felt | Director | — |
| Jody M Nielson | Director | — |
| David F Nielson | Director | — |
Grants Awarded (48 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Heritage School | American Fork, UT | $60,000 | Provide education to students K-12 | 2021 |
| American Indian Services | Salt Lake City, UT | $48,000 | Bring education to American Indians | 2022 |
| American Heritage School | American Fork, UT | $45,000 | Provide education to students K-12 | 2020 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of LDS | Salt Lake City, UT | $38,440 | Provide worldwide humanitarian service | 2016 |
| American Heritage School | American Fork, UT | $35,000 | Provide education and resources to students | 2024 |
| American Indian Services | Salt Lake City, UT | $30,370 | Bring education to American Indians | 2020 |
| American Indian Services | Salt Lake City, UT | $29,300 | Bring education to American Indians | 2021 |
| American Heritage School | American Fork, UT | $22,500 | Provide education to students K-12 | 2016 |
| American Indian Services | Lehi, UT | $20,000 | Bring education to American Indians | 2024 |
| American Heritage School | American Fork, UT | $18,880 | Provide education to students K-12 | 2018 |
| American Indian Services | Salt Lake City, UT | $15,160 | Bring education opportunities to American Indians | 2018 |
| 971 Secret Santa Fund | West Valley City, UT | $15,000 | Provide christmas for orphan children | 2016 |
| 971 Secret Santa Fund | West Valley City, UT | $15,000 | Provide christmas for orphan children | 2017 |
| Primary Childrens Medical Center | Salt Lake City, UT | $13,000 | Charitable Organization | 2016 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Salt Lake City, UT | $12,500 | Research and treat neuromuscular disease | 2016 |
| Primary Childrens Hospital | Salt Lake City, UT | $12,500 | Helping children with medical needs | 2020 |
| SA Lifeline Foundation | Lehi, UT | $12,000 | Recovering individuals healing families | 2016 |
| Relina Clinger Farm Sup Trust | Saint George, UT | $11,855 | Support families with unexpected deaths | 2020 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Las Vegas, NV | $10,000 | Discover cure for leukemia and lymphoma | 2016 |
| Costco Wholesale Charity | Orem, UT | $10,000 | Charitable Organization | 2016 |
| Orrock Mendenall Sport Med Fdt | Orem, UT | $10,000 | Services & Support for recoveries and injuries | 2024 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of LDS | Salt Lake City, UT | $9,600 | Provide worldwide humanitarian service | 2017 |
| Primary Childrens Medical Center | Salt Lake City, UT | $8,040 | Charitable organization | 2018 |
| Heber Valley Funeral | Heber City, UT | $6,100 | Providing funeral services to individuals in need | 2018 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Salt Lake City, UT | $5,360 | Research and treat neuromuscular | 2018 |