THE NELSON FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Supports housing and educational initiatives through various organizations in West Des Moines, IA.
THE NELSON FOUNDATION has 41 grants on file funding 20 organizations. Giving increased from $260,000 in 2024 to $300,000 in 2025. Reported assets: $4,078,178.
Total Assets
$4,078,178
Grants (Last Year)
$300,000
Total Grants on File
41
Recipients Funded
20
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $300,000 | 5 | $60,000 |
| 2024 | $260,000 | 11 | $23,636 |
| 2023 | $180,000 | 7 | $25,714 |
| 2022 | $205,000 | 10 | $20,500 |
| 2021 | $165,000 | 8 | $20,625 |
Top Grant Recipients
URBANDALE, IA
DES MOINES, IA
URBANDALE, IA
URBANDALE, IA
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
DES MOINES, IA
Showing top 10 of 41 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 8 filing years)
R W NELSON
FOUNDATION MANAGER
MARY NELSON
FOUNDATION MANAGER
DAN RYAN
PRESIDENT
MICHAEL KIRLIN
TREASURER
MARIA MASSEY
SECRETARY
IRS Filing History
THE NELSON FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 8 years, spanning 2015 to 2025.
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