J D Nelson and Debra Nelson Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderClear Lake, Iowa · EIN 87-3928548 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ANDREW NELSON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 607, CLEAR LAKE IA 50428 |
| Phone | 6413572121 |
| DREWANDJILLNELSON@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | NO STANDARDIZED FORMS ARE USED; LETTER OF REQUEST ONLY |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
52% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redeemer Bible Church | Minnetonka, MN | Capital improvements | $100,000 |
| Plymouth Bible Baptist Church | Plymouth, IA | General support | $80,000 |
| World Harvest Outreach | Shell Lake, WI | Bldg. float plane, hangar | $65,000 |
| Open Bible Church | Clear Lake, IA | General support | $59,500 |
| Clear Lake Classical | Clear Lake, IA | School grant | $50,000 |
| Trinity Academy Inc | Wichita, KS | Security vehicle | $50,000 |
| Infaith | Exton, PA | Ashley colman | $50,000 |
| Goserv Global Inc | Eagle Grove, IA | Moving assistance | $30,000 |
| Clear Lake Community Shools | Clear Lake, IA | General support | $27,000 |
| Mason City Family YMCA | Mason City, IA | General support | $25,000 |
| Southwest Christian High School | Chaska, MN | Building campaign | $25,000 |
| River City Community Church | Wichita, KS | Tech upgrades | $25,000 |
| St Johns Lutheran School | Chaska, MN | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Youth Horizons | Wichita, KS | General support | $25,000 |
| Together for Good | Saint Paul, MN | Families in crisis | $20,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Wichita, KS | General support | $20,000 |
| Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank | Mason City, IA | General support | $15,000 |
| Bethel College | Saint Paul, MN | Fine arts dep | $15,000 |
| Christian Assn of Youth Mentoring | Witchta, KS | Uganda training conference | $15,000 |
| United to Serve With Passion & Purp | Clear Lake, IA | General support | $13,000 |
| Salvation Army | Mason City, IA | General support | $12,000 |
| Freedom in His Grace | Mason City, IA | Womens' shelter | $5,000 |
| Serving Workers for the Harvest | Riverview, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Cheer Fund | Mason City, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Clear Lake Booster Club | Clear Lake, IA | General support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $764,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $379,900 | 57 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349102696
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3928548
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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