Robert Nelson Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 82-1673538 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$568K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$17.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Educational support | $80,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | Grand Rapids, MI | Educational support | $80,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Homeless support | $35,000 |
| Happy Trails for Kids | Santa Monica, CA | At risk youth support | $35,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Homeless support | $30,000 |
| Jovenes Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Homeless support | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Commerce, CA | Underserved community support | $30,000 |
| The Music Center | Los Angeles, CA | Disability support | $25,000 |
| Hcri Inc (Health Communication Research) | Davis, CA | Healthcare support | $20,000 |
| Childrens Law Center of Ca | Monterey Park, CA | Prevent child abuse | $20,000 |
| LA Emergency Preparedness Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Emergency preparedness | $20,000 |
| City of Grandville | Grandville, MI | Disability support | $15,000 |
| Kent Isd | Grand Rapids, MI | Disabled support | $15,000 |
| Wise Readers to Leaders | Los Angeles, CA | At risk youth support | $15,000 |
| The Health Communication Research Institute | Davis, CA | Healthcare support | $10,000 |
| Hollywood Food Coalition | Los Angeles, CA | Indigent support | $10,000 |
| Project Ropa | Gardena, CA | Indigent support | $10,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Indigent support | $7,500 |
| Harvest Home | Santa Monica, CA | Indigent support | $5,000 |
| Minority AIDS Project | Los Angeles, CA | Homeless support | $5,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Los Angeles, CA | Homeless support | $5,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Los Angeles, CA | Homeless support | $5,000 |
| No Limits for Deaf Children | Culver City, CA | Disability support | $5,000 |
| Harmony Communities | Jenison, MI | Homeless support | $5,000 |
| Kings Table Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Indigent support | $5,000 |
| The Laundry Truck LA | Los Angeles, CA | Homeless support | $5,000 |
| Academy of Music for the Blind | Monrovia, CA | Disability support | $5,000 |
| Hand 2 Hand Mi | Jenison, MI | Disability support | $5,000 |
| In Defense of Animals | San Rafael, CA | Animal protection | $5,000 |
| Kids Belong | Muskegon, MI | At risk youth support | $5,000 |
| YWCA of San Gabriel Valley | Glendale, CA | Promote equality | $5,000 |
| Community Food Club | Grand Rapids, MI | Indigent support | $5,000 |
| End Homelessness California | Los Angeles, CA | Homeless support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Underserved community support | $2,000 |
| Guiding Light Mission Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | Homeless support | $1,700 |
| American Legion Post 133 | Huntington Beach, CA | Veteran support | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $567,700 | 36 |
| 2023 | $379,995 | 27 |
| 2021 | $929,500 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503299349100400
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-1673538
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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