David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation
David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lindon, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $78K.
David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation at a glance
In short: David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation gave $78K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,800
- +937.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,967
- +245.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,069
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% 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 David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Heritage School ($35K). Together the top 6 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 21 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $104K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heritage School American Fork, UT | Provide education and resources to students | $35,000 |
| American Indian Services Lehi, UT | Bring education to American Indians | $20,000 |
| Orrock Mendenall Sport Med Fdt Orem, UT | Services & Support for recoveries and injuries | $10,000 |
| Costco Charity Orem, UT | Support children education and human services | $5,000 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Salt Lake City, UT | Helping individuals and families | $4,800 |
| Stand 4 Kind Draper, UT | Promote mental health and kindness in communities | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,069 | $78,300 | $78,310 | $77,800 | 6 | $77,800 | $80 |
| 2023 | $1,079 | $5,300 | $8,010 | $7,500 | 2 | $7,500 | $85 |
| 2022 | $3,789 | $31,759 | $58,510 | $58,000 | 3 | $58,000 | $1,032 |
| 2021 | $30,540 | $128,316 | $97,816 | $97,300 | 5 | $97,300 | $1,233 |
| 2020 | $40 | $91,465 | $104,675 | $104,225 | 5 | — | $408 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chas Felt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David F Nielson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody M Nielson
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 David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation
How much does David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation give each year?
David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation gave $78K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 2 grants.
What is David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation's typical grant size?
David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $12,967, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation give grants?
David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orem, UT (2 grants).
Does David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation's largest grantees?
David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Heritage School ($35,000), American Indian Services ($20,000) and Orrock Mendenall Sport Med Fdt ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation?
David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation's EIN?
David F and Jody M Nielson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8967423. 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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