The Kipp Nelson Foundation
The Kipp Nelson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ketchum, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $765K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $46K.
The Kipp Nelson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kipp Nelson Foundation gave $70K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,829
- -75.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,276
- -75.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,829
- Total assets
- $765,344
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Kipp Nelson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United States Ski Association ($55K). Together the top 3 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 16 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kipp Nelson Foundation gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 153% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $603K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Ski Association Park City, UT | General | $55,000 |
| World Cup Dreams Foundation Park City, UT | General | $13,829 |
| APU Nordic Ski Center Anchorage, AK | General | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $765,344 | $54,233 | $245,417 | $69,829 | 3 | $69,829 | $45,941 | $45,756 |
| 2023 | $918,802 | $40,687 | $367,713 | $289,233 | 3 | $307,838 | $27,579 | $56,546 |
| 2022 | $1,347,262 | $-57,663 | $669,191 | $603,317 | 5 | $658,947 | $15,115 | $83,628 |
| 2021 | $1,863,137 | $184,585 | $381,610 | $258,700 | 4 | $339,448 | $142,423 | $95,205 |
| 2020 | $2,016,015 | $2,033,710 | $191,518 | $161,000 | 1 | — | $2,030,265 | $80,156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kipp Nelson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kipp Nelson Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carlos A. Cordeiro
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kipp Nelson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kipp Nelson Foundation
How much does The Kipp Nelson Foundation give each year?
The Kipp Nelson Foundation gave $70K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $289K across 3 grants.
What is The Kipp Nelson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kipp Nelson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,829, and its average grant was $23,276, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kipp Nelson Foundation give grants?
The Kipp Nelson Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Park City, UT (2 grants).
Does The Kipp Nelson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kipp Nelson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Kipp Nelson Foundation?
The Kipp Nelson Foundation reported $765K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Kipp Nelson Foundation's EIN?
The Kipp Nelson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3936467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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