Nelle Norrell Foundation
The Nelle Norrell Foundation was established solely for the benefit of the golden cross clinic program of methodist hospitals of dallas, a 501(c)(3) hospital. All earnings of the foundation are distributed via the methodist hospitals of dallas foundation to the methodist hospital of dallas for the benefit of treating indigent patients at the golden cross clinic. Specifically patients identified by the ministers of the North Texas conference of the united methodist church.
Nelle Norrell Foundation at a glance
In short: Nelle Norrell Foundation gave $77K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $77K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,193
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $77,193
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $77,193
- Total assets
- $1,598,523
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nelle Norrell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Methodist Hospital of Dallas ($77K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Nelle Norrell Foundation gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $77K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospital of Dallas Dallas, TX | Fund Indigent Care at Golden Cross Clinic | $77,193 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,598,523 | $77,193 | $77,193 | $77,193 | 1 | $77,193 |
| 2024 | $1,528,556 | $115,777 | $72,013 | $72,013 | 1 | $115,777 |
| 2023 | $1,343,856 | $-17,586 | $65,019 | $65,019 | 1 | $-17,586 |
| 2022 | $1,259,498 | $55,844 | $55,844 | $55,844 | 1 | $55,844 |
| 2021 | $1,531,828 | $253,752 | $38,633 | $38,633 | 1 | $253,752 |
| 2020 | $1,353,241 | $87,324 | $29,076 | $29,076 | 1 | $87,324 |
| 2019 | $1,246,322 | $29,447 | $29,447 | $29,447 | 1 | $29,447 |
About Nelle Norrell Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nelle Norrell Foundation is a public charity, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $77K. Net investment income was $77K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nelle Norrell Foundation is led by James M. Johnston, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James M. Johnston
President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roderick Washington
Chair & Trustee
Trustee → Trustee & Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
D. Michael Redden
Trustee
Chair → Chair & Trustee, 2021
Chair & Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael L. Hutton
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Milone
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Bjerke
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Darrell E. Jordan (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Michael J Schaefer (2019–2020) — Former Treasurer
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 Nelle Norrell Foundation
How much does Nelle Norrell Foundation give each year?
Nelle Norrell Foundation gave $77K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $72K across 1 grant.
How large is Nelle Norrell Foundation?
Nelle Norrell Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $77K.
Where does Nelle Norrell Foundation operate?
Nelle Norrell Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Nelle Norrell Foundation's EIN?
Nelle Norrell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6034201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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