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Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Wisconsin Dells, WI EIN: 84-2644307 Website

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.

Key facts about Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc

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.

EIN
84-2644307
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,327,246
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$663,623
Median grant
$663,623
Total assets
$661,163
Primary geography
Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$661K

+123.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

+69.7% YoY

Grant Count

2

-60.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$664K

+324.3% YoY

How Nelson Family Life Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 332% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

Round RockWisconsin DellsBethlehemHagerstownCovinaEast StroudsburgHanoverHoustonLake DeltonMadisonSt. Louis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M0 grants2020 7 grants2021 5 grants2022 5 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2022) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.3M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Charity Global Inc: $1.3MCharity Global Inc$1.3MNorthampton Community College Foundation: $6KNorthampton Community CollegeFoundation$6K

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

14<$50K$50–100K2$100–250K1$250–500K1$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 19 (74%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Charity Global Inc Hagerstown, MDCharity Water Program$1,321,246
Northampton Community College Foundation Bethlehem, PAScholarships$6,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$661,163$296,448$159,498
Revenue$1,761,414$969,635$308,432
Expenses$1,604,460$967,311$258,653
Net Investment Income$10,150$4,648$25

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Ashley Mucek — Executive Director: $109KAshley MucekExecutive Director$109K

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.

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