Nelson D Rupp Foundation
Nelson D Rupp Foundation is a private foundation, based in Marquette, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $112K. Net investment income was $2K.
Nelson D Rupp Foundation at a glance
In short: Nelson D Rupp Foundation gave $112K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $56K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $111,861
- +2164.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $55,931
- +1032.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $55,931
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Nelson D Rupp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Marquette Community Foundation ($107K). Together the top 2 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nelson D Rupp Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2243% from 2019 to 2022. 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $112K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette Community Foundation Marquette, MI | Donation | $106,634 |
| Opus Bono Sacerdotli Oxford, MI | Donation | $5,227 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $12,307 | $113,467 | $111,861 | 2 | $111,861 | $2,314 |
| 2021 | $130,663 | $16,632 | $6,597 | $4,939 | 1 | $4,939 | $2,217 |
| 2020 | $123,479 | $7,287 | $6,305 | $4,775 | 1 | — | $2,369 |
| 2019 | $119,373 | $7,005 | $6,400 | $4,775 | 1 | — | $3,589 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nelson D Rupp Foundation is led by Nelson D. Rupp, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Nelson D. Rupp
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Nelson D Rupp Foundation
How much does Nelson D Rupp Foundation give each year?
Nelson D Rupp Foundation gave $112K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
Where does Nelson D Rupp Foundation operate?
Nelson D Rupp Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Nelson D Rupp Foundation's EIN?
Nelson D Rupp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3563211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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