Victor & Mary Nelson Scholarship Fund 43-S352-00-5
Historical FunderDetroit, Michigan · EIN 39-6184729 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,500 and $22,750.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WM RETINSTRAND SUPERIOR SR HIGH SCH |
|---|---|
| Address | 2600 CATLIN AVENUE, SUPERIOR WI 54880 |
| Phone | 7153840271 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS AVAILABLE AT SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 15TH |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS MUST BE A GRADUATE OF SUPERIOR HIGN SCHOOL |
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
93% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI | Scholarship | $76,500 |
| Univeristy of Minnesota Duluth | Duluth, MN | Scholarship | $39,750 |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | Superior, WI | Scholarship | $32,250 |
| Univeristy of Minnesota - Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship | $26,750 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Scholarship | $22,750 |
| College of St Scholastica Inc | Duluth, MN | Scholarship | $10,750 |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji, MN | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Michigan Techological University | Houghton, MI | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $8,250 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Hampshire College | Amherst, MA | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| University of Wisconsin - River Falls | River Falls, WI | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Hamline Univeristy | St Paul, MN | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth, MN | Scholarship | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $277,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $253,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502829349101305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6184729
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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