JOHN AND JUDITH NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Funds general purpose grants to a variety of organizations, including Lahey Clinic and Northeastern University, primarily in Boston, MA.
JOHN AND JUDITH NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION has 82 grants on file funding 46 organizations. Giving increased from $96,000 in 2024 to $126,250 in 2025. Reported assets: $1,172,095.
Total Assets
$1,172,095
Grants (Last Year)
$126,250
Total Grants on File
82
Recipients Funded
46
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $126,250 | 29 | $4,353 |
| 2024 | $96,000 | 15 | $6,400 |
| 2023 | $113,000 | 18 | $6,278 |
| 2022 | $134,725 | 12 | $11,227 |
| 2021 | $61,500 | 8 | $7,688 |
Top Grant Recipients
CHARLESTOWN, MA
BOSTON, MA
BOSTON, MA
BOSTON, MA
BOSTON, MA
BOSTON, MA
BURLINGTON, MA
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA
Showing top 10 of 82 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 16 filing years)
CHRISTOPHER NELSON
TRUSTEE
SCOTT NELSON
TRUSTEE
MICHAEL NELSON
TRUSTEE
IRS Filing History
JOHN AND JUDITH NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 16 years, spanning 2010 to 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
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