Nelson Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyElkhart, Iowa · EIN 92-1253794 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$98K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$2,400
Total assets$723K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
63% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New City Church of Ankeny | Ankeny, IA | Religious | $49,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Pioneers | Orlando, FL | General support | $4,800 |
| Alpha Women's Center | Ankeny, IA | General support | $2,500 |
| Family Research Council | Holland, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| Ruth Harbor | Des Moines, IA | General support | $2,500 |
| Ankeny Christian Academy | Ankeny, IA | General support | $2,500 |
| Global Partners | Fishers, IN | General support | $2,400 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | Nampa, ID | Religious | $2,400 |
| Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $2,400 |
| Wycliffe | Orlando, FL | General support | $2,400 |
| Action International | Mountlake Terrace, WA | General support | $2,400 |
| Abwe | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $2,400 |
| Childserve Foundation | Johnston, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Colson Center | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Freedom for Youth | Des Moines, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Neveln Center - Ankeny Service Center | Ankeny, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| Precept | Chattanooga, TN | General support | $1,000 |
| The Ankeny Klothing Exchange | Ankeny, IA | General support | $1,000 |
| World Movers | Asheville, NC | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,700 | 22 |
| 2023 | $124,800 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620379349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-1253794
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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