Cecelia Hand Nelson & Morgan Hand II Memorial Scholarship
Invitation OnlyRed Bank, New Jersey · EIN 23-7790152 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
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
85% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University | Chicago, IL | Educational purposes | $4,500 |
| Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ | Educational purposes | $4,500 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | Educational purposes | $4,500 |
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Educational purposes | $4,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Educational purposes | $4,000 |
| College of New Jersey | Ewing Township, NJ | Educational purposes | $3,000 |
| High Point University | High Point, NC | Educational purposes | $3,000 |
| University of Pittsburg | Pittsburg, PA | Educational purposes | $3,000 |
| University of Tampa | Tampa, FL | Educational purposes | $3,000 |
| West Chester University | West Chester, PA | Educational purposes | $3,000 |
| Lasalle University | Philadelphia, PA | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Slippery Rock University | Slippery Rock, PA | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Stockton University | Galloway, NJ | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| University of South Carolina | Columbia, SC | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| University of South Florida | Tampa, FL | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Atlantic Cap Community College | Mays Landings, NJ | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington, NC | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| Ursinus College | Collegeville, PA | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| Northeast Maritime Institute | Fairhaven, MA | Educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | Educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Boston College | Chesnut Hill, MA | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway, SC | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, FL | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, FL | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Shippensburg University | Shippensburg, PA | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Stevenson University | Stevenson, MD | Educational purposes | $500 |
| University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, VA | Educational purposes | $500 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmin | Wilmington, NC | Educational purposes | $500 |
| York College of Pennsylania | York, PA | Educational purposes | $500 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($4,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,000 | 44 |
| 2024 | $74,000 | 40 |
| 2023 | $75,600 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349103150
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7790152
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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