The Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc
The Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Longwood, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
The Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,460
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,460
- Median grant
- $2,460
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1130% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2021) to $2K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | General support | $2,460 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $2,500 | $4,843 | $2,460 | 1 | $2,820 |
| 2023 | $2,343 | $4,000 | $2,485 | — | — | $595 |
| 2022 | $828 | — | $2,004 | — | — | $495 |
| 2021 | $2,832 | $4,200 | $2,009 | $200 | 1 | $643 |
| 2020 | $641 | $1,000 | $1,676 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marilyn N. Nelson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne R Nelson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 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 Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc
How much does The Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc?
The Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Longwood, FL.
Where does The Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc operate?
The Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, Michigan.
What is The Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Wayne and Marilyn Nelson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0661247. 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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