A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn

Private foundation · Grantmaker Grand Rapids, MI EIN: 83-0521492

A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn is a private foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $114K. Net investment income was $63K.

Key facts about A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn

In short: A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn gave $114K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
83-0521492
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$113,536
Grants made (2024)
5
Average grant
$22,707
Median grant
$13,250
Total assets
$2,355,362
Primary geography
Illinois (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.4M

+10.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$114K

+22.5% YoY

Grant Count

5

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

+145.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn reported a distributable amount of $116K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

AltoSarasotaWheatonArlingtonBooneScottsdaleSpringfieldSt PetersburgTupeloEnglewoodMiamiOrlando

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K2 grants20206 grants20218 grants202210 grants20235 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2020) to $114K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $114K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Tyndale Theological Seminary: $55KTyndale Theological Seminary$55KLiberty Council: $30KLiberty Council$30KGrace United Reformed Church: $13KGrace United Reformed Church$13KChristian Legal Society: $8KChristian Legal Society$8KRocket Phonics Foundation: $7KRocket Phonics Foundation$7K

The largest 2024 recipient was Tyndale Theological Seminary ($55K). Together the top 5 received $114K.

Grant Size Distribution

31 grants across all recorded years

28<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 31 (90%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tyndale Theological Seminary Wheaton, ILSupport of Seminary$55,400
Liberty Council Orlando, FLSupport of Charity$30,000
Grace United Reformed Church Alto, MISupport of Church$13,250
Christian Legal Society Springfield, VASupport of Charity$7,500
Rocket Phonics Foundation Sarasota, FLSupport of Charity$7,386

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,355,362$2,135,642$1,887,619
Revenue$357,992$359,963$48,171
Expenses$137,860$111,172$117,714
Qualifying Distributions$114,573$93,670$97,181
Net Investment Income$62,843$91,597$34,890
Distributable Amount$115,810$94,414$98,170

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn is led by Margaret A. Tjapkes, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Margaret A. Tjapkes

    President & Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • A. Verner Nelson

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles O. Morgan Jr.

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn

How much does A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn give each year?

A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn gave $114K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $93K across 10 grants.

What is A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn's typical grant size?

A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $13,250, and its average grant was $22,707, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn give grants?

A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn's top state is Illinois, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (33%) and Michigan (12%).

Does A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Charity" (3 grants).

Who are A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn's largest grantees?

A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Tyndale Theological Seminary ($55,400), Liberty Council ($30,000) and Grace United Reformed Church ($13,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn?

A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn's EIN?

A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0521492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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