The David R Nelson Family
The David R Nelson Family is a private foundation, 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.
The David R Nelson Family at a glance
In short: The David R Nelson Family gave $17K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,250
- +56.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,750
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $258
- -95.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The David R Nelson Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mi Roundtable for Diversity and Inc ($10K). Together the top 3 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The David R Nelson Family gives
- Giving grew 1625% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $64K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Roundtable for Diversity and Inc Detroit, MI | 2018 PLEDGE | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarships | $6,250 |
| Jewish Senior Life West Bloomfield, MI | Annual Benefit | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $258 | $13,000 | $17,973 | $17,250 | 3 | $17,250 | $62 |
| 2024 | $5,231 | $15,000 | $13,613 | $11,000 | 2 | $11,000 | $125 |
| 2023 | $3,844 | $15,000 | $13,218 | $11,000 | 2 | $11,000 | $285 |
| 2022 | $2,062 | $5,000 | $3,214 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $75 |
| 2021 | $276 | $64,200 | $65,825 | $64,200 | 8 | — | $308 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David R Nelson Family reported a distributable amount of $62 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David R Nelson Family is led by Sylvia Jean Nelson, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sylvia Jean Nelson
President
President → President & Secretary, 2024
President & Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Erik Nelson
Trustee
Secretary & Trustee → Treasurer & Trustee, 2023
Treasurer & Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Danielle J. Nelson
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nicole Bopp
Treasurer
Secretary → Chairperson, 2024
Chairperson → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Victoria Wesner (2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The David R Nelson Family
How much does The David R Nelson Family give each year?
The David R Nelson Family gave $17K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 2 grants.
What is The David R Nelson Family's typical grant size?
The David R Nelson Family's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $5,750, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The David R Nelson Family give grants?
The David R Nelson Family gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The David R Nelson Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The David R Nelson Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The David R Nelson Family?
The David R Nelson Family reported $258 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The David R Nelson Family's EIN?
The David R Nelson Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3591061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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