Nelson Family Foundation
Nelson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in STOWE, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $975K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $58K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$975K
-1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$70K
+20.6% YoY
Grant Count
4
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+50.8% YoY
About Nelson Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nelson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in STOWE, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $975K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $58K.
Ready to take the next step with Nelson Family Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $975,404 | $990,692 | $991,056 |
| Revenue | $63,454 | $65,101 | $10,055 |
| Expenses | $78,742 | $65,465 | $74,270 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $69,955 | $58,000 | $65,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $58,168 | $60,136 | $16,872 |
| Distributable Amount | $60,113 | $55,370 | $58,052 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEA JAMES | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| INGRID BROAD | TREASURER | — | — |
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Rutland Economic Development Corp
RUTLAND, VT
Assets
$3.8M
Grants
1
Total Given
$72K
Qlla Charities Inc
QUECHEE, VT
Assets
$13K
Grants
1
Total Given
$140K
Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family
BURLINGTON, VT
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
16
Total Given
$1.6M
Vermont State Employees Credit Union
MONTPELIER, VT
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
10
Total Given
$636K
Kratt Brothers Creature Hero Society
STOWE, VT
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Louise Judith and Edgar May Foundation
SHELBURNE, VT
Assets
$2.1M
Grants
31
Total Given
$86K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Nelson Family Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities