Harris J and Geraldine S Nelson Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6029911 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$72K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,500.
From the return
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
77% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsca Foundation | Winstonsalem, NC | John nelson endowed | $27,000 |
| The Cultural Landscape Foundation | Washington, DC | General & unrestricted | $12,550 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | San Francisco, CA | General & unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Keres Childrens Learning Center | Cochiti Pueblo, NM | General & unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Sunrise Clinics | Santa Rosa, NM | General & unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Cancer Foundation for New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | General & unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Partnership for Providence Parks | Providence, RI | General & unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Amigos Bravos Inc | Taos, NM | General & unrestricted | $3,000 |
| New Mexico Wild | Albuquerque, NM | General & unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Breath of My Heart Birthplace | Espanola, NM | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Humane Association | Washington, DC | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Harvard Lampoon Trust | Cambridge, MA | 2025 annual fund | $1,000 |
| Bronxville Beautification Council Inc | Bronxville, NY | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bronxville Histrocial Consrvancy | Bronxville, NY | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | Boston, MA | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Memphis | Memphis, TN | 2025 annual fund | $150 |
| Jfk Library Foundation | Boston, MA | 2025 annual fund | $150 |
| Friends of the Public Garden | Boston, MA | General & unrestricted | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $70,750 | 15 |
| 2023 | $57,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611249349101336
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6029911
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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