Nelson Family Foundation
Nelson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Englewood, CO. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $190K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $7K.
Nelson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Nelson Family Foundation gave $26K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- Average grant
- $1,417
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $190,075
- Primary geography
- Colorado (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated November 2026.
Who Nelson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Denver Children's Foundation ($12K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Children's Foundation Denver, CO | Charitable | $11,700 |
| University of Co Hospital Foundatio Aurora, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Regis Jesuit High School Aurora, CO | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Colorado Food Bank Aurora, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Red Cross of Colorado Denver, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Academy Englewood, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission Denver, CO | Charitable | $500 |
| Washburn University Topeka, KS | Charitable | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Colorado Denver, CO | Charitable | $200 |
| Brain Tumor Society Newton, MA | Charitable | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,075 | $70,132 | $5,480 | $25,500 | 18 | $3,900 | $7,425 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nelson Family Foundation is led by Carol Aragon, President An on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol Aragon
President An
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "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 Family Foundation
How much does Nelson Family Foundation give each year?
Nelson Family Foundation gave $26K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Nelson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Nelson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $1,417, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nelson Family Foundation give grants?
Nelson Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (10 grants) and Aurora, CO (3 grants).
Does Nelson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Nelson Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (17 grants).
Who are Nelson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Nelson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Denver Children's Foundation ($11,700), University of Co Hospital Foundatio ($5,000) and Regis Jesuit High School ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nelson Family Foundation?
Nelson Family Foundation reported $190K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $70K.
What is Nelson Family Foundation's EIN?
Nelson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1551724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–propublica_summary.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
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