J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson
J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson is a private foundation, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $82K. Net investment income was $134K.
J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson at a glance
In short: J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson gave $82K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,660
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,610
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,610
- Total assets
- $1,527,949
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Good Shepherd-Fairview Foundation ($14K). Together the top 6 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $76K (2024) to $95K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd-Fairview Foundation Binghamton, NY | General Support for | $13,610 |
| Association for Vision Rehabilitati on and Employment Binghamton, NY | General Support for | $13,610 |
| United Way of Broome Cnty Binghamton, NY | General Support for Admin | $13,610 |
| The United Presbyterian Church Binghamton, NY | General Support for | $13,610 |
| United Health Services Binghamton, NY | General Support for | $13,610 |
| American Red Cross Southern Tier Chapter Endicott, NY | General Purpose | $13,610 |
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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 | $1,527,949 | $162,881 | $113,914 | $81,660 | 6 | $83,463 | $134,463 | $86,827 |
| 2024 | $1,479,054 | $121,087 | $107,752 | $76,218 | 6 | $78,018 | $91,894 | $83,447 |
| 2023 | $1,467,445 | $64,838 | $111,230 | $81,480 | 6 | $83,275 | $37,466 | $78,009 |
| 2022 | $1,514,035 | $63,237 | $126,169 | $95,430 | 6 | $97,225 | $36,016 | $83,275 |
| 2021 | $1,577,236 | $184,562 | $117,773 | $85,308 | 6 | $85,308 | $152,227 | $95,434 |
| 2020 | $1,595,334 | $53,544 | $112,968 | $84,502 | 7 | — | $25,944 | $85,308 |
| 2019 | $1,569,963 | $85,506 | $115,100 | $86,366 | 7 | — | $57,311 | $84,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson's only listed officer is M & T Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
M & T Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$26K (2023) → $28K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: M AND T Trust CO (2022) — Trustee
- Former: M&T Trust Co (2019–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to M & T Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson
How much does J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson give each year?
J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson gave $82K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $76K across 6 grants.
What is J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson's typical grant size?
J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson's median grant in 2025 was $13,610, and its average grant was $13,610, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson give grants?
J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Binghamton, NY (5 grants).
Does J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson's largest grantees?
J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson's largest 2025 grantees include Good Shepherd-Fairview Foundation ($13,610), Association for Vision Rehabilitati on and Employment ($13,610) and United Way of Broome Cnty ($13,610), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson?
J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson's EIN?
J Nelson Tr FD Uw of W Nelson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6073422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
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