Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMarshfield, Wisconsin · EIN 92-0271802 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
30% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Youth Foundation | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $100,000 |
| Uwrf-Foundation | River Falls, WI | Scholarships and donation | $35,000 |
| Marshfield Area Community Foundation | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $23,550 |
| Uw - Foundation | Madison, WI | Scholarships and donation | $22,500 |
| Marshfield Columbus | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $20,500 |
| American Players Theatre | Spring Green, WI | Donation | $20,250 |
| Marshfield School District | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $12,333 |
| Marshfield Rotary Foundation | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $10,000 |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University Settlement | Chicago, IL | Donation | $7,500 |
| City of Marshfield | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $7,004 |
| Soup Or Socks Inc | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $5,500 |
| Hendrickson Foundation | Richfield, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Marshfield Area United Way | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $5,000 |
| Mid-State Technical College Foundation Inc | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Donation | $3,500 |
| Main Street Marshfield | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Atlanta, GA | Donation | $2,750 |
| Marshfield Area Pet Shelter | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $2,300 |
| Shirley's House of Hope | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $2,250 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Donation | $1,500 |
| Iafp | Des Moines, IA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Marshfield Public Library | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $1,500 |
| Tough Enough to Wear Pink | Twin Falls, ID | Donation | $1,500 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Hoffman Estates, IL | Donation | $1,101 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Donation | $1,100 |
| Companion Day Services Inc | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Fire Fighters 1021 - Marshfield | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lucille Tack Center for the Arts | Spencer, WI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Marshfield Tiger Booster Club Inc | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Nuru International | Washington, DC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Opportunity Development Center | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Donation | $1,000 |
| High Plains Food Bank | Amarillo, TX | Donation | $529 |
| Auburndale Youth Baseball & Softball | Auburndale, WI | Donation | $500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin Inc | Stevens Point, WI | Donation | $500 |
| Bolton Refuge House Inc | Eau Claire, WI | Donation | $500 |
| Cure International | Grand Rapids, MI | Donation | $500 |
| Family Promise of Grant County Inc | Platteville, WI | Donation | $500 |
| Granton Schools | Granton, WI | Donation | $500 |
| Jolene's Angels | Edgar, WI | Donation | $500 |
| Marshfield Ffa Alumni | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $500 |
| Memory Lane Farm Inc | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $500 |
| North Side Sports | Jerome, ID | Donation | $500 |
| Pittsville Youth Baseball League | Pittsville, WI | Donation | $500 |
| Sharp Literacy Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Donation | $500 |
| Unity Alliance of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | Donation | $500 |
| US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Inc | Arlington, VA | Donation | $500 |
| We Love Ballooning Inc | Wausau, WI | Donation | $500 |
| Wildwood Park Zoological Society Inc of Marshfield Wisconsin | Marshfield, WI | Donation | $500 |
| Brown County First Robotics | Mantiwok, WI | Donation | $250 |
| Uwsp - Foundation | Stevens Point, WI | Donation | $200 |
| Vesper Volunteer Fire Dept | Vesper, WI | Donation | $200 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Donation | $157 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Donation | $128 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | Donation | $100 |
| PTA Wisconsin Congress | Spencer, WI | Donation | $100 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $324,302 | 56 |
| 2023 | $367,019 | 52 |
| 2022 | $155,517 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640369349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-0271802
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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