Nelson Charitable Trust
To support immanuel lutheran church
Nelson Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Nelson Charitable Trust gave $197K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $197K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $197,454
- -8.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $197,454
- -8.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $197,454
- Total assets
- $4,781,243
- -3.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Nelson Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Immanuel Lutheran Church ($197K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K 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 Nelson Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2023 to 2026. 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 $124K (2021) to $216K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Lutheran Church Chicago, IL | General Support | $197,454 |
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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 | $4,781,243 | $260,214 | $263,023 | $197,454 | 1 | $260,214 |
| 2025 | $4,963,112 | $457,242 | $279,459 | $216,377 | 1 | $457,242 |
| 2024 | $4,784,954 | $1,135,447 | $251,271 | $190,319 | 1 | $1,135,447 |
| 2023 | $3,900,778 | $204,304 | $204,656 | $142,103 | 1 | $204,304 |
| 2022 | $3,901,825 | $232,387 | $193,342 | $129,810 | 1 | $232,387 |
| 2021 | $3,862,779 | $-3,629 | $180,637 | $124,024 | 1 | $-3,629 |
| 2020 | $4,044,726 | $225,999 | $227,793 | $167,984 | 1 | $225,999 |
About Nelson Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Nelson Charitable Trust is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $197K. Net investment income was $260K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nelson Charitable Trust's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$54K (2020) → $59K (2026)
Gary Knapp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 $59K, to Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Nelson Charitable Trust
How much does Nelson Charitable Trust give each year?
Nelson Charitable Trust gave $197K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $216K across 1 grant.
How large is Nelson Charitable Trust?
Nelson Charitable Trust reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $260K.
What is Nelson Charitable Trust?
Nelson Charitable Trust is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Nelson Charitable Trust operate?
Nelson Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Nelson Charitable Trust's EIN?
Nelson Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7239894. 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 June 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 11, 2024)
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