The Nelson Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPrescott, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1868979 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$53.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $32,000 and $150,000.
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
94% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivertree School | Crystal, MN | Education-Operating expense | $270,000 |
| Church of the Cross | Hopkins, MN | Building - debt retirement | $210,000 |
| Elic | Fort Collins, CO | Educational organization-general fund | $200,000 |
| Joni and Friends | Agoura Hills, CA | Religious organization-general fund | $200,000 |
| Ambleside Schools International | Fredericksburg, TX | Educational organization-general fund | $150,000 |
| Living Word Bible Camp | Grand Rapids, MN | Religious organization-general fund | $130,000 |
| Goodword Partnership | Minneapolis, MN | Religious organization - partnership operation | $100,000 |
| St Cloud State University Foundation | St Cloud, MN | Educational organization - general fund | $100,000 |
| Ambleside School Colorado | Lone Tree, CO | Educational organization - building fund | $100,000 |
| Bethel University | St Paul, MN | Educational organization - athletic | $60,000 |
| Thornston Education Fund | Wrightwood, CA | Educational organization - general fund | $50,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Mereorthodxy | $40,000 |
| Friends of Freedom Park | Prescott, WI | Operations-Great river road visitor center | $32,000 |
| The Dwelling Place | Columbia Heights, MN | Religious organization-general fund | $25,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | Religious organization-general fund | $20,000 |
| The Table Coalition | Cathedral City, CA | Religious organization - general fund | $12,500 |
| Providence Academy | Plymouth, MN | Education-Operating expense | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,709,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $1,630,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512959349100726
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1868979
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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