The Richard and Barbara Nelson Foundation
Historical FunderSpring Lake, New Jersey · EIN 37-6547620 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BARBARA NELSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 PASSAIC AVENUE, SPRING LAKE NJ 07762 |
| Phone | 8778295500 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune City, NJ | Support of community | $25,000 |
| Sisters Academy | Asbury Park, NJ | Support of community | $15,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Monroe Township, NJ | Make wishes come true for kids with life-threatening medical conditions | $5,000 |
| Spring Lake Memorial Community House | Spring Lake, NJ | Support of community | $5,000 |
| Trinity Church | New York, NY | Support of community | $5,000 |
| Expand Ed Schools | New York, NY | Support of community | $4,000 |
| Home Front | Lawrenceville, NJ | Support of community | $2,000 |
| Lighthouse Guild | New York, NY | Support of community | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | New York, NY | Support of community | $2,000 |
| St Catherine's Catholic Church | Denver, CO | Support of community | $2,000 |
| Monmouth Arts | Red Bank, NJ | Support of community | $1,500 |
| Fulfill Nj | Neptune, NJ | Support of community | $1,000 |
| Spring Lake Fire Co | Spring Lake, NJ | Support of community | $1,000 |
| Waves of Health | Rutherford, NJ | Support of community | $1,000 |
| Spring Lake Historical Society | Spring Lake, NJ | Support of community | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $57,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $40,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642339349100404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6547620
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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