Nelson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 20-8069898 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$133K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$2,400
Total assets$6,391
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
19% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Foundation | Beaumont, TX | Charitable support | $23,000 |
| Casa Juan Diego | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| Star of Hope | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $6,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $5,500 |
| Candlelighters | Stafford, TX | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Houston | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Inner City Catholic Schools | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Naval Postgraduate School Foundation | Monterey, CA | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Yellowstone Academy | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Red Hook Initiative | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | Berkeley, CA | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Open Dance Project | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $3,700 |
| Diocesan Services Fund | Houston, TX | Charitable supportcharitable support | $2,400 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $2,250 |
| Mexico Medical Mission | Glenwood Springs, CO | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School | Beaumont, TX | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Spring Spirit Baseball | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Theta Charity Events Inc | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Extra Special Teas | Great Barrington, MA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| St Agnes Academy | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| The University of Texas Law School | Austin, TX | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| The Will Erwin Headache Research | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $500 |
| Humane Society of Se Tx | Beaumont, TX | Charitable support | $250 |
| Special Olympics | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $250 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Houston, TX | Charitable support | $250 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | Fredericksburg, TX | Charitable support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $132,800 | 31 |
| 2023 | $179,505 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541359349101834
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8069898
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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