Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation
Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation is a private foundation, based in Norfolk, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $57K.
Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation gave $15K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- +87.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,750
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,062,788
- +163.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Academy of Music ($5K). Together the top 4 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $17K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Academy of Music Norfolk, VA | To bring the joys and benefits of learning music to the residents of hampton roads, regardless of their ability to pay | $5,000 |
| Norfolk Botanical Garden Norfolk, VA | To connect people to nature through the world of plants so the environmental crisis can be addressed | $5,000 |
| Virginia Arts Festival Norfolk, VA | To help endow education outreach and rhythm project programs in norfolk and portsmouth in perpetuity | $3,000 |
| Trails of Purpose Chesapeake, VA | To support service members and their families in their fight to overcome the negative effets of trauma, transition, and trials that result from their service in military | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,062,788 | $678,750 | $19,452 | $15,000 | 4 | $19,452 | $56,518 | — |
| 2024 | $403,490 | $-585 | $9,738 | $8,000 | 2 | $9,738 | $10,781 | — |
| 2023 | $413,813 | $13,084 | $8,944 | $7,744 | 3 | $8,944 | $11,884 | — |
| 2022 | $409,673 | $11,451 | $17,470 | $16,500 | 3 | $17,470 | $10,480 | $1,362 |
| 2021 | $415,692 | $415,805 | $113 | — | — | $113 | — | $1,870 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation is led by Andrea Nelson, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation
How much does Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation give each year?
Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation gave $15K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 2 grants.
What is Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,750, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation give grants?
Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (3 grants).
Does Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation?
Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $679K.
What is Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation's EIN?
Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2722733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Andrea J Nelson Private Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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