Don and Millie Nelms Foundation
Invitation OnlyFayetteville, Arkansas · EIN 92-2516020 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$748K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $735,500.
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
0% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelms Dyslexia Foundation | Fayetteville, AR | Dyslexia Center programs:teacher training, student therapy, student assessments, research | $735,500 |
| Nwa Audubon Society | Fort Smith, AR | Mission to rebuild the muhollan blind / conservation | $12,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $747,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | $3,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541679349100354
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-2516020
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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