Marion G & Barbara W Nelson Private Foundation
Historical FunderSpringfield, Illinois · EIN 59-6930956 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $150,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARION G NELSON JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 2225 GREENSIDE DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD IL 62704 |
| Phone | 2174949593 |
| Form and materials | LETTER INDICATING NEEDS, PLANNED USES AND EXEMPT STATUS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) |
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay County School District | Panama City, FL | To support the bay county schools. | $150,000 |
| Anchorage Children's Home | Panama City, FL | To provide emergency shelter, at-risk group home care, transitional living, maternity transitional living, countseling, case management and… | $100,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Gainesville, FL | To promote the university of florida and preserve institiutional assets and resources. | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $350,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $301,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $75,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349101675
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-6930956
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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