L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial
L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $96K.
L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,577,268
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $28,603
- -71.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $95,567
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $122,077
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $95K (2020) to $120K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Childfirst Network Rochester, NY | Provide Scholarships and aid to individuals for education. Many individuals benefitted from this project | $70,000 |
| Rochester Childrens Scholar Rochester, NY | Provide Scholarships and aid to individuals for education. Many individuals benefitted from this project | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,577,268 | $28,603 | $122,077 | — | — | — | $95,567 |
| 2024 | $6,066,362 | $100,363 | $135,573 | $120,000 | 2 | $120,000 | $110,538 |
| 2023 | $5,931,329 | $32,574 | $135,518 | $120,000 | 2 | $120,000 | $111,268 |
| 2022 | — | $21,835 | $114,479 | — | — | — | $106,825 |
| 2021 | $6,636,360 | $132,477 | $116,735 | $100,000 | 2 | $100,000 | $132,427 |
| 2020 | $6,000,237 | $150,198 | $110,380 | $95,000 | 2 | — | $153,716 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Schwind
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Vanessa I Valez-Rivera
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Douglas Hendee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to Vanessa I Valez-Rivera (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial
How large is L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial?
L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $29K.
What is L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial?
L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Rochester, NY. It holds $6.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial operate?
L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial has awarded grants in New York.
What is L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial's EIN?
L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6813423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2020 (received by the IRS December 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work L Robert & Della M Nessler Memorial funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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