The Hermoine & Glen Nelson Foundation
The Hermoine & Glen Nelson Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbia, Tennessee. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it has maintained tax-exempt status since September 1987.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.9M
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$670K
+1.5% YoY
Grant Count
8
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$84K
-11.2% YoY
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Columbia, Tennessee, and appears to have connections to the Middle Tennessee region.
Note: Limited publicly available information exists regarding this foundation's specific mission statement, funding priorities, grant sizes, application procedures, and recent grantmaking activity. Grant professionals seeking detailed information about funding opportunities should contact the foundation directly or consult their most recent Form 990 tax filing for comprehensive details about their grantmaking practices and priorities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $11.9 million
- Annual Revenue: $777,000
- Annual Expenses: $768,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a substantial asset base relative to its annual spending, indicating a long-term commitment to grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,879,011 | $11,870,845 | $11,803,570 |
| Revenue | $776,589 | $804,283 | $584,030 |
| Expenses | $768,403 | $729,727 | $671,308 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $708,832 | $692,532 | $617,352 |
| Net Investment Income | $730,759 | $769,424 | $551,510 |
| Distributable Amount | $707,709 | $660,400 | $691,562 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
47 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 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA NELSON LAMBERSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| THOMAS LAMBERSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| NELSON LAMBERSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CLAUDIA LAMBERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE CHILDREE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FIRST FARMERS MERCHANTS BANK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $69,331 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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