Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation
The Thomas Nelson Abdella MD Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada, established in 2021. The foundation is focused on providing assistance to communities through donations to charitable organizations that serve people in need. The foundation's work is rooted in principles of philanthropy and reflects the values of its founder, Dr. Thomas Nelson Abdella, a high-risk maternal fetal medicine specialist.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$33.9M
+0.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+3.7% YoY
Grant Count
76
-8.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+13.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The foundation's mission is grounded in the "Joy of Giving." The organization works with various charitable organizations to provide medical assistance, educational support, scholarships, and direct assistance when needed most.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Food and shelter assistance
- Healthcare and medical assistance
- Education and scholarships
- Cultural awareness
- Support for underprivileged populations
- Mental health initiatives
- Youth development and enrichment
- Family services and self-sufficiency
Grantmaking
Recent grant recipients include Help of Southern Nevada, Slopes 4 Sanity (Reno, NV), and C-Qul (Macon, GA).
Grant Range
$432 to $252,500
Average Grant
amount: $432 to $40,000 (varies by program)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves communities in three primary states:
- Arizona
- Georgia
- Nevada
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $33,874,957
- Total Giving: $1,903,933 to $2,023,146
- Total Revenue: $4,522,144
- Total Expenses: $2,023,146
- Tax-exempt Status: Since April 2021
- EIN: 85-0953840
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $33,874,957 | $33,871,921 | $32,008,210 |
| Revenue | $2,318,960 | $4,522,144 | $216,468 |
| Expenses | $2,239,652 | $2,023,146 | $162,214 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,239,652 | $2,023,146 | $162,214 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,319,032 | $4,559,509 | $219,395 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,810,409 | $1,723,730 | $1,805,883 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David Jackson - President & CEO
- Joan Burtner - Treasurer
- Angela Baker - Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Baker | Director | 1 | — |
| Joan Burtner | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| David Jackson | President & CEO | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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