John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200
To support the various communities, church missions and maintenance of the faith lutheran church
John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200 at a glance
In short: John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200 gave $318K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $318K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $318,190
- -0.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $318,190
- -0.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $318,190
- Total assets
- $1,158,075
- +11.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Faith Lutheran Church ($318K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−5%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $234K (2020) to $334K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $318K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Lutheran Church Odebolt, IA | — | $318,190 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,158,075 | $342,164 | $353,887 | $318,190 | 1 | $29,231 |
| 2025 | $1,037,305 | $331,576 | $354,577 | $319,822 | 1 | $21,020 |
| 2024 | $1,025,007 | $335,353 | $367,675 | $333,997 | 1 | $22,136 |
| 2023 | $1,023,634 | $322,602 | $361,588 | $333,997 | 1 | $6,648 |
| 2022 | $1,033,403 | $295,239 | $290,111 | $258,285 | 1 | $12,655 |
| 2021 | $1,074,762 | $247,139 | $262,924 | $235,552 | 1 | $14,117 |
| 2020 | $938,486 | $246,797 | $260,398 | $233,971 | 1 | $16,655 |
About John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200
Based on IRS filings
John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200 is a public charity, based in Carroll, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $318K. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Iowa Savings Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $35K (2026)
Ann Menzel
Vice President & Trust Officer
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $35K, to Iowa Savings Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200
How much does John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200 give each year?
John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200 gave $318K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $320K across 1 grant.
How large is John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200?
John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200 reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $342K.
Where does John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200 operate?
John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200 has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200's EIN?
John W Nelson Trust TW - 20805200's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6084354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 1, 2024)
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