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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 85-0953840

Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation

A private foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 93 grants and $2.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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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

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $2,184,590

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $32,097,279

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,903,933

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $33,874,957

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,836,442

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $33,871,921

  • Tax year 2022

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $32,008,210

  • Tax year 2021

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $0

  • Tax year 2020

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2025

93 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Individual

    Assist with indigent persons.

    $233,170
  2. UNLV FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Education.

    $190,200
  3. Individual

    Housing.

    $100,000
  4. Macon Volunteer ClinicMacon, GA

    Healthcare.

    $100,000
  5. Middle Georgia Community Food BankMacon, GA

    Food.

    $100,000
  6. Individual

    Medical.

    $75,000
  7. Atlanta Community Food BankAtlanta, GA

    Food.

    $56,200
  8. Mercer University - School of EnginMacon, GA

    Education.

    $50,000
  9. The Just One ProjectLas Vegas, NV

    Food insecurity support

    $40,000
  10. Three Square Food BankLas Vegas, NV

    Food insecurity support

    $35,000
  11. Mission228Peoria, AZ

    Scholarship/education.

    $30,000
  12. Rescue Mission of Middle GeorgiaMacon, GA

    Services for individuals struggling with addiction,homelessness and those stuck in the cycle of poverty.

    $27,000
  13. Erin's Hope for FriendsRoswell, GA

    Activities for autistic individuals

    $25,025
  14. Individual

    Disability assistance.

    $25,000
  15. 493 Firefighter FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    General support for firefighters.

    $25,000
  16. Arizona Burn Foundation IncPhoenix, AZ

    Medical support.

    $25,000
  17. Crisco's KidsPhoenix, AZ

    Kids/community support.

    $25,000
  18. Family Promise Greater PhoenixScottsdale, AZ

    Help for families facing homelessness.

    $25,000
  19. Fresh Start Women's FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Women community support.

    $25,000
  20. Hope Women's CenterPhoenix, AZ

    Supporting women mentally & physically in trauma.

    $25,000
  21. Maggie's PlacePhoenix, AZ

    Homeless maternal fetal care.

    $25,000
  22. New Pathways for YouthPhoenix, AZ

    At-risk youth programs.

    $25,000
  23. Ryan HousePhoenix, AZ

    Temporary housing for children.

    $25,000
  24. Sojourner CenterPhoenix, AZ

    Temporary housing.

    $25,000
  25. Soldiers Best FriendPeoria, AZ

    Veteran assistance.

    $25,000
  26. St Mary's Food BankPhoenix, AZ

    Food assistance.

    $25,000
  27. Individual

    Food assistance.

    $25,000
  28. Individual

    Support for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

    $25,000
  29. GwinnetWalton Habitat for HumanityLawrenceville, GA

    Housing.

    $25,000
  30. Historic Macon FoundationMacon, GA

    Preservation.

    $25,000
  31. Houston County Habitat for HumanityWarner Robins, GA

    Housing.

    $25,000
  32. Lawrenceville Cooperative MinistryLawrenceville, GA

    Food and household supplies.

    $25,000
  33. Otis Redding FoundationMacon, GA

    Motivate young people through programs involving music, writing, & instrumentation.

    $25,000
  34. Individual

    Healthcare.

    $25,000
  35. Individual

    Affordable housing communities support.

    $25,000
  36. Individual

    Children in crisis support.

    $25,000
  37. Harvest Compassion CenterPhoenix, AZ

    Feed & support needy families

    $25,000
  38. A New LeafMesa, AZ

    Domestic violence support.

    $20,000
  39. Angels on Patrol IncPhoenix, AZ

    Police community support.

    $20,000
  40. Arizona Search Dogs IncChandler, AZ

    Service animal support.

    $20,000
  41. Crowns of CourageScottsdale, AZ

    Medical Support.

    $20,000
  42. Individual

    Supporting [individual] families

    $20,000
  43. Project 34Mesa, AZ

    Medical support

    $20,000
  44. Houston County Volunteer Medical ClWarner Robins, GA

    Healthcare.

    $15,000
  45. Slopes 4 SanityReno, NV

    Outdoor activities for underserved youth.

    $15,000
  46. Tyler Robinson FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Childhood Cancer Family Support.

    $15,000
  47. Faith Animal RescueKnoxville, GA

    Animal shelter

    $15,000
  48. Individual

    Affordable housing and access to nutritionally dense food

    $15,000
  49. Food Bank of Northern NevadaSparks, NV

    Food distribution site

    $15,000
  50. Individual

    Support, education, advocacy

    $15,000
  51. Nevada Child SeekersLas Vegas, NV

    Missing & exploited children support

    $15,000
  52. Women's Resource Medical CentersLas Vegas, NV

    Pro life services & support

    $15,000
  53. Individual

    Inner city Thanksgiving dinners

    $11,500
  54. Arizona Veterans Mission GroupScottsdale, AZ

    Veteran mental andmedical assistance.

    $10,000
  55. Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPhoenix, AZ

    Temporary Housing.

    $10,000
  56. Individual

    Autism support

    $10,000
  57. Canyon Ridge ChurchLas Vegas, NV

    Camp scholar-ships & Celebrate Recovery support

    $10,000
  58. Help of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NV

    Homeless advocacy

    $10,000
  59. Living Grace HomesHenderson, NV

    Pregnacy support for young women.

    $10,000
  60. Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VA

    Holiday toy drive

    $10,000
  61. Individual

    Food.

    $9,000
  62. Second Helpings AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    Food.

    $8,000
  63. Ronald McDonald House Charities ofMacon, GA

    Temporary Housing.

    $7,800
  64. Individual

    Community.

    $7,500
  65. Individual

    MFM Website sponsorship.

    $7,500
  66. Individual

    Self esteem of girls.

    $7,500
  67. The Cardinals FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Elevate effords of those serving the special needs community in Arizona.

    $7,500
  68. Down Syndrome Organization of SouthLas Vegas, NV

    Inclusion focused on down syndrome children

    $7,500
  69. Future SmilesLas Vegas, NV

    Cleft lip & pallette treatments & support

    $7,500
  70. Miracle FlightsLas Vegas, NV

    Free medical transport

    $7,500
  71. Project 150Las Vegas, NV

    Support for displaced & homeless

    $7,500
  72. Individual

    Support for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking,

    $5,625
  73. Individual

    Food and household supplies.

    $5,000
  74. Nevada Blind Children's FoundationHenderson, NV

    Education.

    $5,000
  75. Special Olympics NevadaLas Vegas, NV

    Community.

    $5,000
  76. Spread the Word NevadaLas Vegas, NV

    Literacy & book distribution.

    $5,000
  77. High Street Unitarian ChurchMacon, GA

    Support for peope in need

    $5,000
  78. 22 Warrior FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Suicide prevention for veterans & 1st responders

    $5,000
  79. Individual

    Homeless veterans support

    $5,000
  80. Individual

    Re-entry support

    $5,000
  81. Hope's PromiseCastle Rock, CO

    Foster care adoption orphan care

    $5,000
  82. Individual

    Support for [individual] being sold

    $5,000
  83. Lead with HorsesReno, NV

    Riding therapy

    $5,000
  84. Nathan Adelson HospiceLas Vegas, NV

    End of life care

    $5,000
  85. Nevada Youth Empowerment ProjectReno, NV

    At risk youth enrichment

    $5,000
  86. Individual

    Domestic Violence shelter support

    $5,000
  87. Individual

    Inmate family support & education

    $5,000
  88. Sunshine Nevada OrganizationN Las Vegas, NV

    Austism inclusive summer camp

    $5,000
  89. Individual

    Summer camp scholarships

    $5,000
  90. University of Nevada RenoReno, NV

    Medical student scholarships & support

    $5,000
  91. Starlight Children's FoundationCulver City, CA

    Innovative play support in a healthcare setting

    $3,000
  92. Individual

    Thanksgiving feast

    $2,070
  93. The Barbell Saves ProjectPhoenix, AZ

    Addiction treatment

    $1,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services18 grants $314,52536% of the total
  2. Health7 grants $165,30019% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $80,0009% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture3 grants $79,2009% of the total
  5. Arts and culture2 grants $50,0006% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid2 grants $40,0005% of the total
  7. 7 other causes10 grants $156,00018% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Georgia16 grants $534,025
  2. Arizona23 grants $483,500
  3. Nevada24 grants $445,200
  4. Virginia1 grant $10,000
  5. Colorado1 grant $5,000
  6. California1 grant $3,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Angela BakerDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Joan BurtnerTreasurer Hours 1Pay $0
  • David JacksonPresident & CEO Hours 1Pay $0

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