The Scott D and Carol a Nelson
The Scott D and Carol a Nelson is a private foundation based in Ogden, Utah. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $79,844, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Utah.
The Scott D and Carol a Nelson at a glance
In short: The Scott D and Carol a Nelson gave $80K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Utah. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $79,844
- +581.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,703
- +191.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,869,491
- +6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Scott D and Carol a Nelson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5216 S Skyline Dr, Ogden, UT 84403
Phone: (801) 479-5565
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Scott D and Carol a Nelson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Risen Agenda ($14K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing’s grant-dollar breakdown lists Utah at 97%, Florida at 3%, and Virginia at 1%. The listed 2025 grants include recipients in Utah and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Scott D and Carol a Nelson open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $80K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Risen Agenda South Weber, UT | General Charitable Purposes | $14,339 |
| Catholic Community Ogden, UT | General Charitable Purposes | $13,000 |
| Hunts for the Brave Marriottslaterville, UT | General Charitable Purposes | $11,000 |
| YCC Family Crisis Center Ogden, UT | General Charitable Purposes | $10,010 |
| Friends of GSL Salt Lake City, UT | General Charitable Purposes | $5,165 |
| Bank of Utah Coats Ogden, UT | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Eccles Art Ogden, UT | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Youth Impact Ogden, UT | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Team Hill Ogden, UT | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Sub for Santa Provo, UT | General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,869,491 | $57,486 | $103,957 | $79,844 | 14 | $80,894 | $34,439 | $87,697 |
| 2024 | $1,751,699 | $118,716 | $32,075 | $11,725 | 6 | $12,590 | $1,138 | $75,085 |
| 2023 | $1,375,880 | $149,064 | $60,710 | $45,104 | 10 | $45,854 | $33,321 | $57,234 |
| 2022 | $1,016,031 | $83,071 | $78,774 | $63,480 | 10 | $64,457 | $68,754 | $55,442 |
| 2021 | $1,280,831 | $152,737 | $54,630 | $39,306 | 11 | $39,821 | $35,884 | $53,100 |
| 2020 | $909,348 | $257,989 | $44,383 | $34,550 | 10 | — | $134,965 | $35,617 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Scott D and Carol a Nelson reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations serving people affected by domestic and sexual violence, veterans and their families, and other charitable purposes. YCC Family Crisis Center describes its mission as supporting individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence through safety, advocacy, and resources. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as focusing on the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $79,844. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $14,339, with a median of $5,000. The listed purposes were general charitable purposes.
Notable 2025 grants included $14,339 to Risen Agenda, $13,000 to Catholic Community, $11,000 to Hunts for the Brave, and $10,010 to YCC Family Crisis Center. Other listed grants included $5,165 to Friends of GSL; $5,000 each to Bank of Utah Coats, Eccles Art, Youth Impact, and Team Hill; and $2,000 to Wounded Warrior Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scottchip Nelson and Carol Nelson as trustees.
The Scott D and Carol a Nelson's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scottchip Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Scott D and Carol a Nelson
How much does The Scott D and Carol a Nelson give each year?
The Scott D and Carol a Nelson gave $80K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 6 grants.
What is The Scott D and Carol a Nelson's typical grant size?
The Scott D and Carol a Nelson's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,703, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Scott D and Carol a Nelson that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Scott D and Carol a Nelson give grants?
The Scott D and Carol a Nelson gives mostly in Utah: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ogden, UT (7 grants) and Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does The Scott D and Carol a Nelson give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Scott D and Carol a Nelson's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Scott D and Carol a Nelson's largest grantees?
The Scott D and Carol a Nelson's largest 2025 grantees include Risen Agenda ($14,339), Catholic Community ($13,000) and Hunts for the Brave ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Scott D and Carol a Nelson?
The Scott D and Carol a Nelson reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (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.
What does The Scott D and Carol a Nelson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations serving people affected by domestic and sexual violence, veterans and their families, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Scott D and Carol a Nelson?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Scott D and Carol a Nelson's EIN?
The Scott D and Carol a Nelson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5765316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Scott D and Carol a Nelson accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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