A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn
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.
A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $113,536
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,707
- +145.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,250
- Total assets
- $2,355,362
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tyndale Theological Seminary ($55K). Together the top 5 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 31 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2020) to $114K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tyndale Theological Seminary Wheaton, IL | Support of Seminary | $55,400 |
| Liberty Council Orlando, FL | Support of Charity | $30,000 |
| Grace United Reformed Church Alto, MI | Support of Church | $13,250 |
| Christian Legal Society Springfield, VA | Support of Charity | $7,500 |
| Rocket Phonics Foundation Sarasota, FL | Support of Charity | $7,386 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,355,362 | $357,992 | $137,860 | $113,536 | 5 | $114,573 | $62,843 | $115,810 |
| 2023 | $2,135,642 | $359,963 | $111,172 | $92,700 | 10 | $93,670 | $91,597 | $94,414 |
| 2022 | $1,887,619 | $48,171 | $117,714 | $96,300 | 8 | $97,181 | $34,890 | $98,170 |
| 2021 | $1,957,953 | $97,936 | $128,078 | $107,060 | 6 | $107,899 | $77,945 | $107,692 |
| 2020 | $1,989,076 | $14,147 | $91,785 | $71,883 | 2 | — | $13,543 | $101,755 |
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.
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). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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