J N Nelson Family Foundation
Historical FunderBoca Raton, Florida · EIN 38-3342652 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAY N NELSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 1780 THATCH PALM DR, BOCA RATON FL 33432 |
| Phone | 8106910649 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORMS CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITATION ON AWARDS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. |
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
58% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boco Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | General operations | $300,000 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Mse dept | $32,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General operations | $25,000 |
| Hoover Institute | Stanford, CA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Lynn University | Boca Raton, FL | Conservatory of music | $25,000 |
| Scripps Research Institute | Jupiter, FL | General operations | $16,500 |
| Flint Institute of Art | Flint, MI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General operations | $10,000 |
| Order of St John's of Jerusalem | Boca Raton, FL | General operations | $8,500 |
| Salvation Army | Flint, MI | General operations | $7,000 |
| National Society of Arts and Letters | Boca Raton, FL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Flint Rotary Club | Clio, MI | General operations | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $466,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $424,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $350,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632229349100533
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3342652
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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