Noel C Nelson and Children Foundation
Invitation OnlyMilwaukie, Oregon · EIN 03-0464922 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$39K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$1,400
Total assets$894K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,100 and $2,400.
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
65% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Hospital St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Children's hospital | $5,900 |
| Medical Teams International Medical Teams International | Portland, OR | Disaster relief | $5,100 |
| Smile Train the Smile Train | Washington, DC | Children with cleft palate | $3,200 |
| Heifer Foundation Heifer Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Food for needy | $3,000 |
| Operation Smile Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Cleft palate treatement | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Medical support for poor nations | $2,400 |
| St Joseph's Indian School St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Education for indian children | $2,100 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | Guide dog training | $1,900 |
| Mercy Corps Mercy Corps | Boone, IA | Emergency relief | $1,900 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Ronald Mcdonald House | Portland, OR | Houses for families with sick childr | $1,400 |
| Shepherd's House Ministries Shepherd's House Ministries | Bend, OR | Homeless shelter | $1,400 |
| Save the Children Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Assistance for needy children | $1,300 |
| Portland Rescue Mission Portland Rescue Mission | Portland, OR | Food and shelter for homeless | $1,113 |
| Oxfam America Oxfam America | Boston, MA | Poverty | $1,100 |
| St Labre Indian School St Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | Education for indian children | $1,100 |
| The Salvation Army the Salvation Army | Happy Valley, OR | Assitance for needy people | $1,100 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Center Memorial Sloan Kettering Center | Hagerstown, MD | Cancer research | $900 |
| Oregon Humane Society Oregon Humane Society | Portland, OR | Animal shelter | $600 |
| Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood | Portland, OR | Reproductive health services | $400 |
| Aspca Aspca | Washington, DC | Animal protection | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,213 | 20 |
| 2024 | $36,390 | 20 |
| 2023 | $39,696 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620589349100217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 03-0464922
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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