The Nelson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBismarck, North Dakota · EIN 36-4798042 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$416K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$9.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $14,050 and $40,000.
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
90% of grants went outside North Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation | Short Hills, NJ | General funding | $110,500 |
| The Miami Project | Miami, FL | General funding | $110,500 |
| Und Alumni Association and Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | Endowment funding | $40,000 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | General funding | $40,000 |
| Junglekeepers | Red Hook, NY | General funding | $30,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | General funding | $30,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General funding | $30,000 |
| Telluride Film Festival | Berkely, CA | General funding | $14,050 |
| Mountainfilm | Telluride, CO | General funding | $10,000 |
| Film Noir Foundation | Alameda, CA | General grant | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $415,800 | 10 |
| 2024 | $385,050 | 9 |
| 2023 | $300,050 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611709349100701
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4798042
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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