Carl A Nelson Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBurlington, Iowa · EIN 20-1713123 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
7% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Area YMCA | Burlington, IA | Social assistance | $2,000 |
| Younghouse Family Services | Burlington, IA | Social assistance | $1,900 |
| Fort Madison Family YMCA | Fort Madison, IA | Social assistance | $1,500 |
| YMCA of Washington County Iowa | Washington, IA | Social assistance | $1,500 |
| Hair Hats & More | West Burlington, IA | Social assistance | $1,000 |
| Burlington Building Bridges | Burlington, IA | Social assistance | $1,000 |
| Heartsong | Burlington, IA | Social assistance | $1,000 |
| Se Iowa Regional Hospice | West Burlington, IA | Social assistance | $750 |
| Burlington Area Homeless Shelter | Burlington, IA | Social assistance | $750 |
| Salvation Army | Burlington, IA | Social assistance | $500 |
| Adds of Se Iowa | Burlington, IA | Social assistance | $500 |
| Transitions Dmc | Burlington, IA | Social assistance | $500 |
| Junior Achievement of the Heartland | Moline, IL | Social assistance | $500 |
| U of Ia Dance Marathon | Iowa City, IA | Social assistance | $500 |
| Peoples Community Health Clinic | Waterloo, IA | Social assistance | $500 |
| Cedar River Haven | Letts, IA | Social assistance | $500 |
| Cedar Falls Community Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | Social assistance | $500 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | Waterloo, IA | Social assistance | $500 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters of Muscatine County | Muscatine, IA | Social assistance | $250 |
| The Cupboard (City of Hope) | Burlington, IA | Social assistance | $250 |
| St Vincent Depaul Food Pantry | Burlington, IA | Social assistance | $250 |
| National Fire Safety Council | Burlington, IA | Social assistance | $250 |
| Burlington Area Crime Stoppers | Burlington, IA | Social assistance | $200 |
| Waterloo Police Foundation | Waterloo, IA | Social assistance | $200 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $150 |
| Partners for Persons With Disabilities | Burlington, IA | Social assistance | $100 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($2,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,050 | 29 |
| 2024 | $17,720 | 24 |
| 2023 | $19,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349102938
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1713123
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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