John and Judith Nelson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6896202 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$126K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
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
86% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress | Burlington, MA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Small World | Jamaica Plain, MA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Lahey Clinic | Burlington, MA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | San Francisco, CA | General purpose | $11,250 |
| Belknap House | Laconia, NH | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General purpose | $7,500 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Pledge the Pink Foundation | Bluffton, SC | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Heifer International Foundation | Little Rock, AR | General purpose | $3,750 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund | Alexandria, VA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Manna Food Bank | Asheville, NC | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Panthera Corporation | New York, NY | General purpose | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General purpose | $2,500 |
| New England Disabled Sports | Lincoln, NH | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Children of Heros Ukraine Foundation | Denver, CO | General purpose | $1,250 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General purpose | $1,250 |
| Little Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue | New Oxford, PA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project | Carmel, IN | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| National Wildlife Foundation | Miami, FL | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | San Angelo, TX | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Polar Bears International | Bozeman, MT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The B Foundation | Wilmington, DE | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Winnisquam Watershed Network | Winnisquaum, NH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | General purpose | $750 |
| National Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | General purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $126,250 | 29 |
| 2024 | $96,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $113,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349103056
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6896202
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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