Nelson Mead Fund
Nelson Mead Fund is a private foundation, based in JACKSONVILLE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $461K. Net investment income was $785K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$461K
+3.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$461K
+3.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nelson Mead Fund reported a distributable amount of $416K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Nelson Mead Fund
Based on IRS filings
Nelson Mead Fund is a private foundation, based in JACKSONVILLE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $461K. Net investment income was $785K.
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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 | $5,649,574 | $5,335,221 | $5,465,297 |
| Revenue | $847,367 | $378,295 | $335,246 |
| Expenses | $533,014 | $508,375 | $481,648 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $470,851 | $457,001 | $414,531 |
| Net Investment Income | $784,510 | $326,921 | $278,129 |
| Distributable Amount | $416,040 | $380,066 | $413,913 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include See Attached Schedule ($461,272).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule Jacksonville, IL | Charitable | $461,272 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Mead | Trustee | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Nelson Mead Fund?
As of 2024, Nelson Mead Fund holds $5.6M in total assets with $847K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $461K in 2024.
Where does Nelson Mead Fund operate?
Nelson Mead Fund has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois.
What size grants does Nelson Mead Fund award?
In 2024, Nelson Mead Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $461K — an average of about $461K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Nelson Mead Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Nelson Mead Fund reported a distributable amount of $416K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Nelson Mead Fund's EIN?
Nelson Mead Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6064591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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