The Nellesen Family Foundation
The Nellesen Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mapleton, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24K in total assets. In 2024, it made $400 in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $2.
The Nellesen Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $23,831
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $402
- +20000.0% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $400
- Expenses (2024)
- $400
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Nellesen Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Nellesen Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 34% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CharityVision Provo, UT | To provide medical and vision care to children in developing countries. | $5,000 |
| Nebo Education Foundation Spanish Fork, UT | Charitable donation to promote educational pursuits in the community. | $2,000 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable contributions used to fund Church operations, building, and humanitarian aid. | $500 |
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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 | $23,831 | $402 | $400 | — | — | $400 | $2 | $1,174 |
| 2023 | $23,829 | $2 | $400 | — | — | — | $2 | $1,191 |
| 2022 | $24,227 | $2 | $870 | — | — | — | $2 | $1,227 |
| 2021 | $25,095 | $3 | $370 | — | — | — | $3 | $1,252 |
| 2020 | $25,462 | $3 | $7,840 | $7,500 | 3 | — | $3 | $1,571 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nellesen Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nellesen Family Foundation is led by Keith Nellesen, Trustee, Chairman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keith Nellesen
Trustee, Chairman, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melisa Nellesen
Trustee, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Nellesen Family Foundation
How large is The Nellesen Family Foundation?
The Nellesen Family Foundation reported $24K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $400 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Nellesen Family Foundation operate?
The Nellesen Family Foundation has awarded grants in Utah.
What is The Nellesen Family Foundation's EIN?
The Nellesen Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6726457. 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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