The David R Nelson Family
The David R Nelson Family is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $258 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $17K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$258
-95.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$17K
+56.8% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+4.5% YoY
About The David R Nelson Family
Based on IRS filings
The David R Nelson Family is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $258 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $17K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $258 | $5,231 | $3,844 |
| Revenue | $13,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Expenses | $17,973 | $13,613 | $13,218 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $17,250 | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $62 | $125 | $285 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
16 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 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVIA JEAN NELSON | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| NICOLE BOPP | TREASURER | — | — |
| DAVID ERIK NELSON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DANIELLE J NELSON | SECRETARY | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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