Nelson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilson, Wyoming · EIN 95-3945578 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$140K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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 Wyoming.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Bosp | Stanford, CA | General support | $35,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Padrino Childrens Foundation | San Diego, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Historic Charleston | Charleston, SC | General support | $10,500 |
| Charleston Library Foundation | Charleston, SC | General support | $10,000 |
| One80 Place | Charleston, SC | General support | $6,000 |
| Charleston Jazz | North Charleston, SC | General support | $5,000 |
| International Community Foundation | National City, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Alianza Cero Basura Bcs | Baja California Sur, MX | General support | $5,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Moose, WY | General support | $3,000 |
| Teton Raptor Center | Wilson, WY | General support | $3,000 |
| Good Friends of the Low Country | Charleston, SC | General support | $2,500 |
| The Metro Museum of Art | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Eagle Mount Foundation | Bozeman, MT | General support | $1,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Drayton Hall Preservation Trust | Charleston, SC | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $140,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $117,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631199349101238
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3945578
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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