Miranda Leigh Nelson Foundation
EIN 871267078Total Given 2021–2024
$20K
25 grants · $5K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$600
typical micro grants · $500–$1K
grant size
40%
supporter · 6/15 multi-year
repeat
$154K
Assets (2024)
15
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
Red Bucket Equine Rescue
Phone
(714) 864-1982
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2K | $62K | $75K | 5 |
| 2022 | $4K | $103K | $59K | 7 |
| 2023 | $6K | $131K | $7K | 7 |
| 2024 | $8K | $154K | $10K | 6 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 25 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$500
Median
$600
Average
$820
75th Pctl
$1K
Maximum
$1K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
JN
James W Nelson
3 yrs
Ceo
Leadership
WN
Wendy S Nelson
3 yrs
Cfo
JN
James W Nelson
3 yrs
Ceo
Leadership
WN
Wendy S Nelson
3 yrs
Cfo
JN
James W Nelson
3 yrs
Ceo
Leadership
WN
Wendy S Nelson
3 yrs
Cfo
JN
James Nelson
Ceo
Leadership
WN
Wendy Nelson
CFO Secretary
Leadership
Grants Awarded (25 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAMI California | Sacramento, CA | $1,300 | Mental Health Care and Services | 2024 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Washington, DC | $1,300 | Support animal welfare. | 2024 |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services | Culver City, CA | $1,300 | Mental health services | 2024 |
| Mental Health Association of Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | $1,300 | Mental Health Services | 2024 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | $1,300 | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Red Bucket Equine Rescue | Chino Hills, CA | $1,300 | Support animal welfare. | 2024 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Washington, DC | $1,000 | Support animal welfare. | 2023 |
| Red Bucket Equine Rescue | Chino Hills, CA | $1,000 | Support animal welfare. | 2023 |
| Anxiety and Depression Association | Silver Spring, MD | $1,000 | Support mental health. | 2023 |
| NAMI Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | $1,000 | Support mental health. | 2023 |
| Emily's Hope | Sioux Falls, SD | $1,000 | Support mental health. | 2023 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | Laguna Beach, CA | $1,000 | Support animal wellness. | 2023 |
| Red Bucket Equine Rescue | Chino Hills, CA | $600 | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center | Huntington Beach, CA | $600 | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Anxiety and Depression Association | Silver Spring, MD | $600 | Mental Health | 2022 |
| Orange County Association for Mental Health | Santa Ana, CA | $600 | Mental Health | 2022 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Washington, DC | $600 | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| NAMI Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | $600 | Mental Health | 2022 |
| Red Bucket Equine Rescue | Chino Hills, CA | $500 | Animal Welfare | 2021 |
| Last Chance for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | $500 | Animal Welfare | 2021 |
| Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center | Huntington Beach, CA | $500 | Animal Welfare | 2021 |
| Anxiety and Depression Association | Silver Spring, MD | $500 | Mental Health Services | 2021 |
| Orange County Association | Santa Ana, CA | $500 | Mental Health Services | 2021 |
| NAMI California | Sacramento, CA | $500 | Mental Health | 2022 |
| Hazelton Betty Ford Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $100 | Support mental health | 2023 |