Clara Freshour Nelson Foundation
Clara Freshour Nelson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $315K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.7M
+17.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$315K
+0.6% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$158K
-49.7% YoY
About Clara Freshour Nelson Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Clara Freshour Nelson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $315K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,726,067 | $5,724,347 | $5,777,606 |
| Revenue | $1,402,232 | $347,719 | $-71,641 |
| Expenses | $395,318 | $400,978 | $434,907 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $345,588 | $342,718 | $384,718 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,061,202 | $289,481 | $123,649 |
| Distributable Amount | $351,413 | $324,120 | $342,670 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HELEN E NELSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | $39,624 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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