Boyd Nelson Foundation
Boyd Nelson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Wake Forest, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $7K.
Boyd Nelson Foundation at a glance
In short: Boyd Nelson Foundation gave $7K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,158
- +5815.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,790
- +1378.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $850
- Total assets
- $15,814
- +205.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (77% 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 Boyd Nelson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heirs LLC ($5K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($948), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $121 (2023) to $7K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heirs LLC Pittsburgh, PA | Serving as fiscal agent for Heirs programming | $5,010 |
| Fundamenta Reading Center Raleigh, NC | Provided grant to Fundamenta Reading Center to offer incentive for students to complete reading program. | $1,200 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $948 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,814 | $17,996 | $7,358 | $7,158 | 4 | $7,358 |
| 2023 | $5,176 | $3,426 | $373 | $121 | 1 | $121 |
| 2022 | $2,123 | $2,023 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boyd Nelson Foundation is led by Alexis Nelson, Board Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexis Nelson
Board Chairman
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candis Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Boyd Nelson Foundation
How much does Boyd Nelson Foundation give each year?
Boyd Nelson Foundation gave $7K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $121 across 1 grant.
What is Boyd Nelson Foundation's typical grant size?
Boyd Nelson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $850, and its average grant was $1,790, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Boyd Nelson Foundation give grants?
Boyd Nelson Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (23%).
Does Boyd Nelson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Boyd Nelson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Boyd Nelson Foundation?
Boyd Nelson Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What is Boyd Nelson Foundation?
Boyd Nelson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Wake Forest, NC. It holds $16K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Boyd Nelson Foundation's EIN?
Boyd Nelson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5523537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Boyd Nelson Foundation funds
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