The Nelson Foundation
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$4.4M
Total Assets (2023)
$180K
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2023)
$180K
Giving on File
(1 yr)
(1 yr)
7
Grants on File
$26K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
5152662111
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $1.5M | $62K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $3.3M | $1.6M | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $4.1M | $352K | N/A |
| 2023 | $180K | $4.4M | $375K | 7 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 7 grants on record
Minimum
$15K
25th Pctl
$15K
Median
$25K
Average
$26K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$40K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MADELINE RYAN | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| BEN RYAN | DIRECTOR | — |
| DAVID NELSON | TRASURER/SECRETARY | — |
| EBONY NELSON | PRESIDENT | — |
| MARY A NELSON | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | — |
| R W NELSON | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (7 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living History Farms | Urbandale, IA | $40,000 | HOUSING | 2023 |
| By Degrees Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $30,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| D Squared Homes For the Homeless | Chander, AZ | $30,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| Iowa Healthiest State | Des Moines, IA | $25,000 | HEALTH | 2023 |
| Easter Seals | Des Moines, IA | $25,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| Iowa Safe Schools | Des Moines, IA | $15,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| Grow & Learn | WEST DES MOINES, IA | $15,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |