Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family
Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family is a private foundation, based in Minnetonka, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $656K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $210K. Net investment income was $21K.
Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family at a glance
In short: Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family gave $210K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $105K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $210,357
- -57.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $105,179
- -36.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $105,179
- Total assets
- $656,239
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (95% 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 Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvard University ($200K). Together the top 2 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 17 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family gives
- Giving grew 665% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 551% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $497K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Performing Arts at Harvard University Construction Fund at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) (Pledge #: 0006852921) | $200,313 |
| KIPP Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $10,044 |
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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 | $656,239 | $22,230 | $214,943 | $210,357 | 2 | $210,382 | $21,335 | $38,167 |
| 2024 | $749,170 | $711,387 | $506,404 | $497,184 | 3 | $505,561 | $262,438 | $27,312 |
| 2023 | $732,235 | $24,302 | $253,652 | $252,912 | 5 | $252,937 | $23,805 | $43,005 |
| 2022 | $853,458 | $16,492 | $31,672 | $27,484 | 2 | $30,615 | $15,679 | $44,899 |
| 2021 | $1,095,156 | $260,409 | $89,200 | $85,216 | 5 | $88,058 | $17,576 | $46,135 |
| 2020 | $816,823 | $13,094 | $34,399 | $25,012 | 1 | — | $12,636 | $36,522 |
| 2019 | $749,372 | $698,793 | $81,682 | $77,262 | 5 | — | $284,084 | $24,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family is led by Diana Nelson, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diana Nelson
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. David Nelson
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Atwater
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family
How much does Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family give each year?
Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family gave $210K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $497K across 3 grants.
How large is Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family?
Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family reported $656K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family operate?
Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas.
What is Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family's EIN?
Diana Nelson and John Atwater Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4900208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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