Nelson Foundation: Grants, 990-PF and How to Apply

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file

$14K

2018$14,000

$12K

2019$12,200

$16K

2020$15,779

$29K

2021$29,200

$33K

2022$32,900

$33K

2023$32,619

$32K

2024$32,484

$39K

2025$39,232

Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

Tax year 2025

$39,232

Grants listed
34

Assets, end of year
$465,022
Tax year 2024

$32,484

Grants listed
19

Assets, end of year
$471,266
Tax year 2023

$32,619

Grants listed
13

Assets, end of year
$390,800
Tax year 2022

$32,900

Grants listed
13

Assets, end of year
$400,179
Tax year 2021

$29,200

Grants listed
12

Assets, end of year
$437,594
Tax year 2020

$15,779

Grants listed
9

Assets, end of year
$448,860
Tax year 2019

$12,200

Grants listed
12

Assets, end of year
$211,995
Tax year 2018

$14,000

Grants listed
4

Assets, end of year
$216,751

Grants paid in 2025

34 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

United Way of Northwest LouisianaShreveport, LA
To further community enhancement
$10,100
St Mark's Episcopal CathedralShreveport, LA
To further church ministries
$9,300
Ronald McDonald HouseLittle Rock, AR
To reduce financial burden for families with sick children
$3,332
Centenary CollegeShreveport, LA
To further higher education
$3,300
Community Renewal InternationalShreveport, LA
To create safe communities
$1,000
Community Foundation of North LouisianaShreveport, LA
To create positive change
$1,000
Holy AngelsShreveport, LA
To provide housing and support for developmental disabled
$1,000
The ARC of Caddo Bossier FoundationShreveport, LA
To provide funding for developmentally disabled
$1,000
Shreveport Symphony OrchestraShreveport, LA
To further community enhancementto provide artistic community programs and education
$1,000
Sea Crest SchoolHalf Moon Bay, CA
To further childhood education
$1,000
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenShreveport, LA
To provide support for pediatric care for orthopedics, burns and other conditions
$1,000
St Lukes Episcopal Mobile MedicalShreveport, LA
To further church ministries
$800
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC
To further higher education
$500
Gingerbread HouseShreveport, LA
To provide care to abused children
$500
Harvard Business SchoolBrighton, MA
To further higher education
$500
Robinson Film CenterShreveport, LA
To promote the arts
$500
LSU Health Sciences FoundationShreveport, LA
To further cancer research
$450
Wideman Internation Piano Competition IncShreveport, LA
To promote classical music education
$350
Children & Arthritis IncShreveport, LA
To reduce financial burden for families with sick children
$350
Junior AchievementShreveport, LA
To further community enhancement
$300
Robinson RescueShreveport, LA
To provide low-cost spay/neuter services
$300
Jackson AcademyJackson, MS
To further childhood education
$200
Loyola College PrepShreveport, LA
To further high school education
$200
The Foundation to Eradicate DuchenneAlexandria, VA
To provide research support for duchenne muscular dystrophy
$200
St Mark's Cathedral SchoolShreveport, LA
To further childhood education
$200
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN
To provide support for research for pediatric cancer
$100
American Rose CenterShreveport, LA
To further community enhancement
$100
Louisiana Methodisth Childrens HomeRuston, LA
To provide housing and support for developmental disabled
$100
Lsus FoundationShreveport, LA
To further higher education
$100
McDade Family FoundationShreveport, LA
To provide support for families traveling for medical care
$100
St Joseph Catholic SchoolShreveport, LA
To further church ministries
$100
Rotary Club of ShreveportShreveport, LA
To fund local and civic charitable projects
$100
Shrevport OperaShreveport, LA
To further community enhancement
$100
Catholic Charities of North LouisianaShreveport, LA
To further church ministries
$50

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

Health3 grants $4,23238% of the total
Education3 grants $1,70015% of the total
Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $1,45013% of the total
Community development2 grants $1,35012% of the total
Human services1 grant $1,0009% of the total
Arts and culture1 grant $5004% of the total
3 other causes3 grants $1,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

Louisiana27 grants $33,400
Arkansas1 grant $3,332
California1 grant $1,000
District of Columbia1 grant $500
Massachusetts1 grant $500
Mississippi1 grant $200
Virginia1 grant $200
Tennessee1 grant $100

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

George D Nelson JrPRESIDENT/TREASURER Hours 2Pay $0
Clare M NelsonV.P./SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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