The Nelson Foundation
Invitation OnlyShreveport, Louisiana · EIN 72-0579110 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$39K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$350
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Northwest Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | To further community enhancement | $10,100 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Cathedral | Shreveport, LA | To further church ministries | $9,300 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Little Rock, AR | To reduce financial burden for families with sick children | $3,332 |
| Centenary College | Shreveport, LA | To further higher education | $3,300 |
| Community Renewal International | Shreveport, LA | To create safe communities | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | To create positive change | $1,000 |
| Holy Angels | Shreveport, LA | To provide housing and support for developmental disabled | $1,000 |
| The Arc of Caddo Bossier Foundation | Shreveport, LA | To provide funding for developmentally disabled | $1,000 |
| Shreveport Symphony Orchestra | Shreveport, LA | To further community enhancementto provide artistic community programs and education | $1,000 |
| Sea Crest School | Half Moon Bay, CA | To further childhood education | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Shreveport, LA | To provide support for pediatric care for orthopedics, burns and other conditions | $1,000 |
| St Lukes Episcopal Mobile Medical | Shreveport, LA | To further church ministries | $800 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | To further higher education | $500 |
| Gingerbread House | Shreveport, LA | To provide care to abused children | $500 |
| Harvard Business School | Brighton, MA | To further higher education | $500 |
| Robinson Film Center | Shreveport, LA | To promote the arts | $500 |
| Lsu Health Sciences Foundation | Shreveport, LA | To further cancer research | $450 |
| Wideman Internation Piano Competition Inc | Shreveport, LA | To promote classical music education | $350 |
| Children & Arthritis Inc | Shreveport, LA | To reduce financial burden for families with sick children | $350 |
| Junior Achievement | Shreveport, LA | To further community enhancement | $300 |
| Robinson Rescue | Shreveport, LA | To provide low-cost spay/neuter services | $300 |
| Jackson Academy | Jackson, MS | To further childhood education | $200 |
| Loyola College Prep | Shreveport, LA | To further high school education | $200 |
| The Foundation to Eradicate Duchenne | Alexandria, VA | To provide research support for duchenne muscular dystrophy | $200 |
| St Mark's Cathedral School | Shreveport, LA | To further childhood education | $200 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To provide support for research for pediatric cancer | $100 |
| American Rose Center | Shreveport, LA | To further community enhancement | $100 |
| Louisiana Methodisth Childrens Home | Ruston, LA | To provide housing and support for developmental disabled | $100 |
| Lsus Foundation | Shreveport, LA | To further higher education | $100 |
| Mcdade Family Foundation | Shreveport, LA | To provide support for families traveling for medical care | $100 |
| St Joseph Catholic School | Shreveport, LA | To further church ministries | $100 |
| Rotary Club of Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | To fund local and civic charitable projects | $100 |
| Shrevport Opera | Shreveport, LA | To further community enhancement | $100 |
| Catholic Charities of North Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | To further church ministries | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,232 | 34 |
| 2024 | $32,484 | 19 |
| 2023 | $32,619 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611039349101041
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-0579110
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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