Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation
Historical FunderProvidence, Rhode Island · EIN 05-0504814 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $500,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JONATHAN M NELSON |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O PROVIDENCE EQUITY PARTNERS INC, 50 KENNEDY PLAZA, PROVIDENCE RI 02903 |
| Phone | 4017511700 |
| Form and materials | NO STANDARD FORMAT |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS |
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
71% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Advanced Study | Princeton, NJ | The institute exists to encourage and support fundamental scholarship the original, often speculative, thinking that produces advances in… | $3,550,000 |
| The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | New York, NY | To foster innovative ideas, solving economic and social issues, and enabling progress in underserved communities globally. | $2,300,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | New York, NY | To support annual fund | $2,100,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Antiseminism | Foxborough, MA | General support | $500,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Cambridge, MA | Educational - to support students needs | $200,000 |
| Harc Foundation | Marina Del Rey, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Malaria No More | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| Trinity Repertory Company | Providence, RI | To promote the appreciation of theatre through theatrical production that stimulate, educate and engage the community. | $15,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | To provide education and prepare students to serve the community, nation and the world by communicating and preserving knowledge | $10,000 |
| Community Word Project | New York, NY | To support arts in education | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island Zoological Society | Providence, RI | Serves the community as a resource for education, conservation and recreation. | $2,500 |
| Alta Community Enrichment | Alta, UT | Protection of environmentally sensitive lands in alta, utah. | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| The Jamestown Fire Department | Jamestown, RI | Funding for fire and rescue services. | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,814,750 | 14 |
| 2023 | $3,930,250 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512739349101006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 05-0504814
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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