The Nelson Family Foundation
The Nelson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $440K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $74K. Net investment income was $43K.
The Nelson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nelson Family Foundation gave $74K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $74,110
- +30.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,352
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,167
- Total assets
- $440,005
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (30% 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 Nelson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trinity Christian Academy Foundation ($22K). Together the top 6 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Nelson Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2019) to $90K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian Academy Foundation Dallas, TX | General Operating | $22,333 |
| Mary Institute Country Day School St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $14,555 |
| International Justice Mission Washington, DC | General Operating | $11,167 |
| Boulder Valley Waldorf School Niwot, CO | General Operating | $11,166 |
| Sunshine Ministries St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $7,445 |
| Danitas Children Nashville, TN | General Operating | $7,444 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $440,005 | $57,280 | $83,267 | $74,110 | 6 | $74,767 | $42,677 | $73,398 |
| 2024 | $454,825 | $54,412 | $64,829 | $56,888 | 5 | $57,521 | $47,085 | $64,496 |
| 2023 | $471,464 | $12,587 | $64,023 | $56,001 | 7 | $56,868 | $11,378 | $58,702 |
| 2022 | $529,878 | $41,242 | $99,624 | $89,534 | 9 | $91,099 | $33,711 | $62,576 |
| 2021 | $609,505 | $42,526 | $59,871 | $51,668 | 6 | $52,716 | $35,560 | $67,252 |
| 2020 | $592,405 | $55,929 | $53,491 | $51,000 | 7 | — | $55,239 | $50,907 |
| 2019 | $589,967 | $33,130 | $43,136 | $41,000 | 6 | — | $32,216 | $45,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nelson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nelson Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Barclay Dines Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $300, to Lori Martin (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Nelson Family Foundation
How much does The Nelson Family Foundation give each year?
The Nelson Family Foundation gave $74K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 5 grants.
What is The Nelson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nelson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,167, and its average grant was $12,352, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nelson Family Foundation give grants?
The Nelson Family Foundation's top state is Texas, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (30%) and District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does The Nelson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Nelson Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nelson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nelson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Trinity Christian Academy Foundation ($22,333), Mary Institute Country Day School ($14,555) and International Justice Mission ($11,167), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nelson Family Foundation?
The Nelson Family Foundation reported $440K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Nelson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Nelson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6851266. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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