Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation
The Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Formed in 2021, it says it focuses on serving communities in Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada by supporting charitable organizations that help people in need.
Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation gave $2.2M across 93 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), top state Nevada. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,184,590
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 93
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,490
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $32,097,279
- -5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (32 of 91, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (40% 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 Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9806 W Cathedral Pines Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89149
Phone: (702) 265-6148
Website: https://tnamd.foundation/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was General Contributions ($233K). Together the top 10 received $980K.
Grant Size Distribution
252 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 227 grants of 252 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it serves communities in Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada. In 2025, 40% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 32% to Georgia, and 26% to Arizona; smaller shares went to Tennessee and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 93 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 32 of 91 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2023) to $2.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 93 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General Contributions Henderson, NV | Assist with indigent persons. | $233,170 |
| UNLV Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Education. | $190,200 |
| Macon Area Habitat Humanity Macon, GA | Housing. | $100,000 |
| Macon Volunteer Clinic Macon, GA | Healthcare. | $100,000 |
| Middle Georgia Community Food Bank Macon, GA | Food. | $100,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Las Vegas, NV | Medical. | $75,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta, GA | Food. | $56,200 |
| Mercer University - School of Engin Macon, GA | Education. | $50,000 |
| The Just One Project Las Vegas, NV | Food insecurity support | $40,000 |
| Three Square Food Bank Las Vegas, NV | Food insecurity support | $35,000 |
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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 | $32,097,279 | $2,395,046 | $2,461,418 | $2,184,590 | 93 | $2,461,418 | $2,138,280 | $1,783,280 |
| 2024 | $33,874,957 | $2,318,960 | $2,239,652 | $1,903,933 | 76 | $2,239,652 | $2,319,032 | $1,810,409 |
| 2023 | $33,871,921 | $4,522,144 | $2,023,146 | $1,836,442 | 83 | $2,023,146 | $4,559,509 | $1,723,730 |
| 2022 | $32,008,210 | $216,468 | $162,214 | — | — | $162,214 | $219,395 | $1,805,883 |
| 2021 | — | $151,381 | $151,381 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | $244,230 | $244,230 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M 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
The foundation describes its mission as grounded in the “Joy of Giving.” It says it works with charitable organizations to provide medical assistance, educational support, scholarships, and direct assistance when needed most.
Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including food, healthcare, housing, education, and services for people experiencing homelessness or addiction. For example, Macon Volunteer Clinic says it provides free primary medical and dental care and medication assistance to uninsured working adults in Middle Georgia. Atlanta Community Food Bank says its mission is to help ensure people in its service area have access to nutritious meals. The Just One Project describes its work as mobilizing volunteers to build stronger and healthier communities. Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia says it provides residential programs for homeless men and community outreach that includes meals and supplies for people in need. Other 2025 grantees included Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, which says it supports women’s self-sufficiency, and Ryan House, which provides respite services and end-of-life care to Arizona children with life-limiting conditions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 93 grants totaling $2,184,590. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $233,170, with a median of $15,000.
Among its largest reported 2025 grants were $233,170 to an individual recipient in Henderson, Nevada, to assist indigent persons; $190,200 to UNLV Foundation for education; and $100,000 each to Macon Area Habitat Humanity for housing, Macon Volunteer Clinic for healthcare, and Middle Georgia Community Food Bank for food. Other notable grants included $75,000 to Volunteers in Medicine for medical services, $56,200 to Atlanta Community Food Bank for food, and $50,000 to Mercer University’s School of Engineering for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Angela Baker as Director, Joan Burtner as Treasurer, and David Jackson as President & CEO.
Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation is led by David Jackson, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Jackson
President & CEO
Director → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Baker
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Burtner
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Kartzinel MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Thomas N Abdella (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation
How much does Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation give each year?
Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation gave $2.2M across 93 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 76 grants.
What is Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $23,490, across 93 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation give grants?
Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation's top state is Nevada, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (32%) and Arizona (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (30 grants), Phoenix, AZ (19 grants), Macon, GA (11 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (4 grants).
Does Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 93) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Food." (4 grants), "Medical support." (3 grants) and "Temporary Housing." (3 grants).
Who are Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include General Contributions ($233,170), UNLV Foundation ($190,200) and Macon Area Habitat Humanity ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation?
Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation reported $32.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its mission as grounded in the “Joy of Giving.” It says it works with charitable organizations to provide medical assistance, educational support, scholarships, and direct assistance when needed most. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation's EIN?
Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0953840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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