Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc
Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Marshfield, Wisconsin. It supports food- and dairy-related charitable programs, educational programs, and other nonprofit organizations in specified local communities.
Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc gave $324K across 56 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Wisconsin. 51% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $324,302
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 56
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,791
- -18.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $48,626
- +98.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (28 of 55, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website also describes quarterly grant reviews and an online application process for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations or programs that meet its food- or dairy-related or community-location criteria.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists August 10, 2026, for submitting a request for review at the next meeting.
- Deadline
- The website lists August 10, 2026, for submitting a request for review at the next meeting.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3200 S Central Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449
Phone: (715) 387-1151
Website: https://www.nelsonjameson.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mill Creek Youth Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $262K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 144 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The remaining shares went to Idaho (4%), Illinois (3%), Minnesota (2%), and Georgia (1%). The Foundation’s stated community eligibility locations are Marshfield, Wisconsin; Turlock, California; Jerome, Idaho; Amarillo, Texas; and Fairview, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 28 of 55 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2023) to $367K (2024). In 2025 it made 56 grants totaling $324K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Youth Foundation Marshfield, WI | Donation | $100,000 |
| Uwrf-Foundation River Falls, WI | Scholarships and Donation | $35,000 |
| Marshfield Area Community Foundation Marshfield, WI | Donation | $23,550 |
| Uw - Foundation Madison, WI | Scholarships and Donation | $22,500 |
| Marshfield Columbus Marshfield, WI | Donation | $20,500 |
| American Players Theatre Spring Green, WI | Donation | $20,250 |
| Marshfield School District Marshfield, WI | Donation | $12,333 |
| Marshfield Rotary Foundation Marshfield, WI | Donation | $10,000 |
| University of Idaho Moscow, ID | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University Settlement Chicago, IL | Donation | $7,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,626 | $352,912 | $328,801 | $324,302 | 56 | $327,907 | $419 | $6,546 |
| 2024 | $24,515 | $236,982 | $374,866 | $367,019 | 52 | $370,462 | $751 | $4,817 |
| 2023 | $162,399 | $232,067 | $169,668 | $155,517 | 36 | $169,164 | $257 | $3,618 |
| 2022 | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $216 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation says it awards targeted grants to food- and dairy-related charities, educational programs, and nonprofits operating in its local communities. Its grant requirements specify that an organization must be a 501(c)(3), and that its organization or program must be food- or dairy-related or serve Marshfield, Wisconsin; Turlock, California; Jerome, Idaho; Amarillo, Texas; or Fairview, Pennsylvania.
The Foundation also funds scholarships for students studying agriculture, food, or dairy science at named universities. Its Golden Rule Scholarship is for spouses and dependent children of Nelson-Jameson and NEXT Logistics employees; those awards are for the recipients’ education, rather than grants to outside organizations.
Examples of supported organizations span community, education, arts, and basic-needs work. Mill Creek Youth Foundation describes its mission as building a community hub for residents of central an individual recipient Area Community Foundation says it connects people who care with causes that matter. Soup or Socks says it provides meals and clothing to people in need, while Marshfield Area United Way says it works to increase the community’s capacity to care for one another.
Grantmaking
The Foundation reports 56 grants totaling $324,302 in 2025. Those grants ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Recent large awards included $100,000 to Mill Creek Youth Foundation, $35,000 to UWRF-Foundation for scholarships and a donation, $23,550 to Marshfield Area Community Foundation, and $22,500 to UW-Foundation for scholarships and a donation. Other notable 2025 grants included $20,500 to Marshfield Columbus, $20,250 to American Players Theatre, and $12,333 to Marshfield School District.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amanda Sasse as president, Adam Nelson as vice-president, Ann-Marie Nelson as secretary, and Ron Aumann as treasurer. It lists Mike Rindy, Heather Simcakowski, and Mat Bartkowiak as directors.
Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc is led by Amanda Sasse, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Sasse
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Rindy
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Simcakowski
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mat Bartkowiak
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Nelson
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann-Marie Nelson
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Aumann
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Amanda Nelson-Sasse (2024) — President
- Former: Mary Besler (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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-Jameson Foundation Inc
How much does Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc give each year?
Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc gave $324K across 56 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $367K across 52 grants.
What is Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,791, across 56 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc give grants?
Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marshfield, WI (18 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Wisconsin Rapids, WI (2 grants).
Does Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 56 grants with a stated purpose on Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (52 grants).
Who are Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mill Creek Youth Foundation ($100,000), Uwrf-Foundation ($35,000) and Marshfield Area Community Foundation ($23,550), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc?
Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc reported $49K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $328K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation says it awards targeted grants to food- and dairy-related charities, educational programs, and nonprofits operating in its local communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc?
The Foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0271802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Nelson-Jameson Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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