Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc
The mission of the Nelson Family Life Foundation is focused on improving the lives of individuals in the communities the foundation serves through health and education initiatives. The foundation strongly believes in working with partners in each community to meet specific needs to improve the lives of those within each area served.
Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $664K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,327,246
- +69.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $663,623
- +324.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $663,623
- Total assets
- $661,163
- +123.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charity Global Inc ($1.3M). Together the top 2 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 19 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 332% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2022) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charity Global Inc Hagerstown, MD | Charity Water Program | $1,321,246 |
| Northampton Community College Foundation Bethlehem, PA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $661,163 | $1,761,414 | $1,604,460 | $1,327,246 | 2 | $10,150 |
| 2023 | $296,448 | $969,635 | $967,311 | $782,000 | 5 | $4,648 |
| 2022 | $159,498 | $308,432 | $258,653 | $132,000 | 5 | $25 |
| 2021 | $114,529 | $453,483 | $351,910 | $307,080 | 7 | $63 |
| 2020 | $38,209 | $62,117 | $150,713 | — | — | — |
About Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Wisconsin Dells, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $661K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc is led by Ashley Mucek, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley Mucek
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
48 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Todd R. Nelson
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Pine
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alissa Gander
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Bonte Spath
Treasurer & Secretary
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natasha L. Lucke
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shari L. Nelson
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis L. Nelson
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brad Bensman (2020–2022) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $109K, to Ashley Mucek (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc
How much does Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc give each year?
Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $782K across 5 grants.
How large is Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc?
Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc reported $661K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
Where does Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc operate?
Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin.
What is Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2644307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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