C and M Nelson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 73-1694029 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$402K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$11,075
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
65% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Force Blue | Mount Pleasant, SC | General Use | $89,826 |
| Junior Achievement So Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | General Use | $50,000 |
| The Children's School | San Diego, CA | General Use | $40,000 |
| Erics Camp Fund | Prairie Village, KS | General Use | $20,000 |
| Heritage Christian School | Granada Hills, CA | General Use | $20,000 |
| Madison Valley Medical Center | Ennis, MT | General UseGeneral Use | $20,000 |
| Saint Brigid Parish | San Diego, CA | General Use | $20,000 |
| Virginia City Ice | Virginia City, MT | General Use | $20,000 |
| Valley Presbyterian Church | North Hills, CA | General Use | $15,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Baptist Church | Ennis, MT | General Use | $11,220 |
| Madison Valley Baptist Church | Ennis, MT | General Use | $11,075 |
| Casa de Amma | San Juan Cap, CA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Connect Med | San Diego, CA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Ennis Rodeo | Ennis, MT | General Use | $10,000 |
| Living Coast | Chula Vista, CA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Madison Valley Nursing Homes Foundation | Ennis, MT | General Use | $10,000 |
| Madison Valley Ranchlands | Ennis, MT | General Use | $10,000 |
| Stafford Animal Shelter | Livingston, MT | General UseGeneral Use | $10,000 |
| Ennis Assembly | Ennis, MT | General Use | $9,465 |
| Peter & Grace Standing with Hope | Nashville, TN | General Use | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $401,586 | 20 |
| 2023 | $413,291 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349101990
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1694029
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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