Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation
Invitation OnlyLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 85-0953840 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$36.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.
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
70% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Education. | $190,200 |
| Macon Area Habitat Humanity | Macon, GA | Housing. | $100,000 |
| Macon Volunteer Clinic | Macon, GA | Healthcare. | $100,000 |
| Middle Georgia Community Food Bank | Macon, GA | Food. | $100,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Atlanta, GA | Food. | $56,200 |
| Mercer University - School of Engin | Macon, GA | Education. | $50,000 |
| The Just One Project | Las Vegas, NV | Food insecurity support | $40,000 |
| Mission228 | Peoria, AZ | Scholarship/education. | $30,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia | Macon, GA | Services for individuals struggling with addiction,homelessness and those stuck in the cycle of poverty. | $27,000 |
| Erin's Hope for Friends | Acworth, GA | Activities for autistic individuals | $25,025 |
| 493 Firefighter Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General support for firefighters. | $25,000 |
| Arizona Burn Foundation Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Medical support. | $25,000 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Women community support. | $25,000 |
| Hope Women's Center | Phoenix, AZ | Supporting women mentally & physically in trauma. | $25,000 |
| Sojourner Center | Phoenix, AZ | Temporary housing. | $25,000 |
| GwinnetWalton Habitat for Humanity | Lawrenceville, GA | Housing. | $25,000 |
| Historic Macon Foundation | Macon, GA | Preservation. | $25,000 |
| Houston County Habitat for Humanity | Warner Robins, GA | Housing. | $25,000 |
| Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry | Lawrenceville, GA | Food and household supplies. | $25,000 |
| Otis Redding Foundation | Macon, GA | Motivate young people through programs involving music, writing, & instrumentation. | $25,000 |
| Harvest Compassion Center | Phoenix, AZ | Feed & support needy families | $25,000 |
| Angels on Patrol Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Police community support. | $20,000 |
| Arizona Search Dogs Inc | Chandler, AZ | Service animal support. | $20,000 |
| Project 34 | Mesa, AZ | Medical support | $20,000 |
| Houston County Volunteer Medical Cl | Warner Robins, GA | Healthcare. | $15,000 |
| Tyler Robinson Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Childhood Cancer Family Support. | $15,000 |
| Faith Animal Rescue | Knoxville, GA | Animal shelter | $15,000 |
| Friends of Parkinson | Las Vegas, NV | Support, education, advocacy | $15,000 |
| Arizona Veterans Mission Group | Scottsdale, AZ | Veteran mental andmedical assistance. | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Phoenix, AZ | Temporary Housing. | $10,000 |
| Canyon Ridge Church | Las Vegas, NV | Camp scholar-ships & Celebrate Recovery support | $10,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | Holiday toy drive | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of | Macon, GA | Temporary Housing. | $7,800 |
| The Cardinals Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Elevate effords of those serving the special needs community in Arizona. | $7,500 |
| Down Syndrome Organization of South | Las Vegas, NV | Inclusion focused on down syndrome children | $7,500 |
| Project 150 | Las Vegas, NV | Support for displaced & homeless | $7,500 |
| Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative | Snellville, GA | Food and household supplies. | $5,000 |
| Nevada Blind Children's Foundation | Henderson, NV | Education. | $5,000 |
| High Street Unitarian Church | Macon, GA | Support for peope in need | $5,000 |
| 22 Warrior Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Suicide prevention for veterans & 1st responders | $5,000 |
| Nathan Adelson Hospice | Las Vegas, NV | End of life care | $5,000 |
| Nevada Youth Empowerment Project | Reno, NV | At risk youth enrichment | $5,000 |
| Sunshine Nevada Organization | Las Vegas, NV | Austism inclusive summer camp | $5,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno | Reno, NV | Medical student scholarships & support | $5,000 |
| Starlight Children's Foundation | Culver City, CA | Innovative play support in a healthcare setting | $3,000 |
| Mohave Counseling Clinic | Las Vegas, NV | Thanksgiving feast | $2,070 |
| The Barbell Saves Project | Phoenix, AZ | Addiction treatment | $1,000 |
The return also lists 46 grants to individuals ($954,795). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,184,590 | 93 |
| 2024 | $1,903,933 | 76 |
| 2023 | $1,836,442 | 83 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632049349100008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0953840
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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