GRACE S AND W LINTON NELSON
https://WWW.NELSONFOUNDATIONPA.ORG
$21.2M
Total Assets (2023)
$1.3M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2023)
$2.6M
Giving on File
(2 yrs)
(2 yrs)
168
Grants on File
$16K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
APPLY VIA WEBSITE
Phone
6109772488
Deadlines
IN 2023, THE CORE GRANT PROGRAM, WHICH IS AN OPEN GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS, SWITCHED TO AWARDING GR
How to Apply
THE FOUNDATION USES AN ONLINE GRANT SYSTEM THAT REQUIRES ALL FUNDING REQUESTS AND FOLLOW-UPS (E.G., GRANT AWARD AGREEMENTS AND REPORTS) TO BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. THE GRANTMAKING SYSTEM CAN BE ACCESSED BY GOING TO THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE (HTTPS://NELSONFOUNDATIONPA.ORG) AND CLICKING ON THE "ONLINE APPLICATION" BUTTON. REQUESTS FOR GRANT FUNDING INCLUDE A LETTER OF INQUIRY (LOI) AND AN APPLICATION IF INVITED, AFTER THE LOI PHASE.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS ONLY TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT ALIGN WITH ITS MISSION TO SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE SO THAT YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION CAN EXPERIENCE THEIR FUTURES IN HEALTHY, THRIVING, AND PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES WHERE SYSTEMS OF RACISM, INEQUITY, AND INJUSTICE HAVE BEEN ERADICATED. THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT ALIGN WITH THE FOUNDATION'S VALUES OF ACCOUNTABILITY, EQUITY, PARTNERSHIP, TRANSPARENCY, AND HUMILITY, AS WELL AS THE EQUITY-FOCUSED STRATEGIC PILLARS OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND COMMITMENT, GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS, GRANTMAKING AND PHILANTHROPIC PRACTICES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, PARTNERSHIP AND ADVOCACY, AND CONTRACTING FINANCES AND INVESTMENT. AS THE IMPACT MAY BE GREATEST WHEN SUPPORTING SMALLER ORGANIZATIONS, FUNDING IS RESTRICTED TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH ANNUAL EXPENSES UNDER 2.5 MILLION. GEOGRAPHICALLY, THE FOUNDATION ONLY MAKES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PRI
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $19.8M | $2.0M | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $22.2M | $1.1M | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $24.4M | $387K | N/A |
| 2022 | $1.2M | $20.1M | $1.9M | 77 |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $21.2M | $614K | 91 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 168 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$14K
Average
$16K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$75K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA ALDRIDGE | PRESIDENT | $218K |
| ALEXANDRA A ALDRIDGE | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | $212K |
| LEIGH ANNE MCKELVEY | DIRECTOR | — |
| CARLOS APONTE | DIRECTOR | — |
| ANTONIO C WILLIAMS | TREASURER | — |
| SONYA W WEIGLE | DIRECTOR | — |
| NIKOLE Y SMITH | DIRECTOR | — |
| MELIZA A REYNOSO | SECRETARY | — |
| DONNA S LINDNER | CHAIR | — |
| MELIZA REYNOSO | DIRECTOR | — |
| CAROLINA C DIGIORGIO | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | — |
| BETH A COYNE | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | — |
| FRANCIS D BURKE JR | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (168 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $75,000 | CAPACITY BUILDING | 2022 |
| PARKESBURG POINT YOUTH CENTER | PARKESBURG, PA | $60,000 | CAPACITY BUILDING | 2023 |
| PARKESBURG POINT YOUTH CENTER | PARKESBURG, PA | $60,000 | CAPACITY BUILDING | 2022 |
| PARKESBURG POINT YOUTH CENTER | PARKESBURG, PA | $50,000 | CAPACITY BUILDING | 2022 |
| THE GARAGE COMMUNITY AND YOUTH CENT | KENNETT SQUARE, PA | $50,000 | CAPACITY BUILDING | 2023 |
| PARKESBURG POINT YOUTH CENTER | PARKESBURG, PA | $50,000 | CAPACITY BUILDING | 2023 |
| YOUNGMOMS | KENNETT SQUARE, PA | $50,000 | CAPACITY BUILDING | 2022 |
| PARKESBURG POINT YOUTH CENTER | PARKESBURG, PA | $50,000 | CAPACITY BUILDING | 2022 |
| THE GARAGE COMMUNITY AND YOUTH CENT | KENNETT SQUARE, PA | $50,000 | CAPACITY BUILDING | 2023 |
| ROCK TO THE FUTURE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | CAPACITY BUILDING | 2023 |
| PARKESBURG POINT YOUTH CENTER | PARKESBURG, PA | $50,000 | CAPACITY BUILDING | 2023 |
| ROCK TO THE FUTURE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $35,000 | CAPACITY BUILDING | 2022 |
| THE GARAGE COMMUNITY AND YOUTH CENT | KENNETT SQUARE, PA | $25,000 | CAPACITY BUILDING | 2023 |
| YOUTH SENTENCING & REENTRY PROJECT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| WE LOVE PHILLY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| ASIAN AMERICANS UNITED | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| THE MONKEY & THE ELEPHANT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| ASIAN AMERICANS UNITED | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| GIRLS FIRST | NORRISTOWN, PA | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| FAMFREQUENCY PRODUCTIONS | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| HORIZONS AT GREENE STREET FRIENDS S | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| CODED BY KIDS | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| COLLEGIATE BRIDGE INC | SKIPPACK, PA | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| NEED IN DEED | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |