Nelsons Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-1726820
Foundation Overview
Based in Redding, CT, Nelsons Family Foundation has awarded 314 grants totaling $958,842 to organizations in New York, District of Columbia and 16 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $7 to $33,880, with a median award of $1,800.
Latest Tax Year
2022
Total Giving (all years)
$958,842
Total Assets
$637,100
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,800
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
70
Median Grant
$2,500
% Median Grant Growth
+14%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 34%
24 of 70 recipients (34%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
New York
65% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 18 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (85%), Poughkeepsie (4%), Brooklyn (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+87%
Strong 87% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Nelsons Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aipac | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| America Needs You | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Society Of Yad Vashem | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Technion | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Heights Synagogue | $3,600 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Foundation | $2,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Covenant House Nj | $1,000 | Newark, NJ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Elizabeth's Smile | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Forces | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gallim Dance | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Harvard Hillel | $11,800 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kimball Union Academy | $5,000 | Meriden, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lyphoma Research Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $11,863 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Miquon School | $1,000 | Conshocken, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Multiple Myeloma Foundation | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Museum Of Jewish Heritage | $3,600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mountain Valley Treatment Center | $15,000 | Plainfield, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $1,350 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| New World Symphony | $5,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Old Oaks Club | $1,850 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Other Charities | $2,350 | White Plains, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Park Avenue Synogogue | $18,960 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $5,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Seigler Fellowship | $1,800 | Birmingham, AK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Doe Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Town School | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Trinity School | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Uja Federation Of Ny | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vassar College | $2,500 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Williams College Alumni Fund | $2,500 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yivo Institute | $3,600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aipac | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| America Needs You | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Society Of Yad Vashem | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Technion | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Heights Synagogue | $3,600 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Foundation | $2,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Covenant House Nj | $1,000 | Newark, NJ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Elizabeth's Smile | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Forces | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gallim Dance | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Harvard Hillel | $11,800 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kimball Union Academy | $5,000 | Meriden, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lyphoma Research Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $11,863 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Miquon School | $1,000 | Conshocken, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Multiple Myeloma Foundation | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Museum Of Jewish Heritage | $3,600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mountain Valley Treatment Center | $15,000 | Plainfield, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $1,350 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| New World Symphony | $5,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Old Oaks Club | $1,850 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Other Charities | $2,350 | White Plains, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Park Avenue Synogogue | $18,960 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $5,000 | Newtown, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Seigler Fellowship | $1,800 | Birmingham, AK, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Doe Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Town School | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Trinity School | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Uja Federation Of Ny | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vassar College | $2,500 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Williams College Alumni Fund | $2,500 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yivo Institute | $3,600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Ballet Theatre | $2,400 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Society Of Yad Vashem | $3,600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Tech Society | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Aipac | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Jewish Committee | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Brooklyn Heights Enrichment Program | $3,600 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Center For Epigraphiical And Palegraphical Studies | $2,500 | Columbus, OH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Firefighters Support Foundation | $3,600 | Greenfield, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Harvard University | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | $1,800 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Warren Land Trust | $500 | Warren, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cancer Support Community | $516 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Harvard Hillel | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Lake Waramaug Association | $1,000 | New Preston, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $11,190 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Miami City Ballet | $2,500 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Miquon School | $750 | Conshocken, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Museum Of Jewish Heritage | $5,400 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $550 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| New World Symphony | $2,500 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Nyu Law Scool | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Old Oaks Club | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Park Avenue Synogogue | $13,168 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Stanford University | $2,500 | Stamford, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Steep Rock Association | $500 | Washington, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Town School | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Trinity School | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Vassar College | $1,000 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Westchester Caddie Scholarship Fund | $2,000 | Elmsford, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Whitney Museum | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Williams College Alumni Fund | $1,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Jewish Museum | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Friends Select School | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Ballet Theatre | $2,400 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Society Of Yad Vashem | $3,600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Tech Society | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Aipac | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Jewish Committee | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Brooklyn Heights Enrichment Program | $3,600 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Center For Epigraphiical And Palegraphical Studies | $2,500 | Columbus, OH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Firefighters Support Foundation | $3,600 | Greenfield, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Harvard University | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | $1,800 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Warren Land Trust | $500 | Warren, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cancer Support Community | $516 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Harvard Hillel | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Lake Waramaug Association | $1,000 | New Preston, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $11,190 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Miami City Ballet | $2,500 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Miquon School | $750 | Conshocken, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Museum Of Jewish Heritage | $5,400 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $550 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| New World Symphony | $2,500 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Nyu Law Scool | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Old Oaks Club | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Park Avenue Synogogue | $13,168 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Stanford University | $2,500 | Stamford, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Steep Rock Association | $500 | Washington, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Town School | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Trinity School | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Vassar College | $1,000 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Westchester Caddie Scholarship Fund | $2,000 | Elmsford, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Whitney Museum | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Williams College Alumni Fund | $1,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Jewish Museum | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Friends Select School | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Ballet Theatre | $2,400 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Brown University | $1,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cancer Support Community | $498 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Forces | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Lyphoma Research Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Miami City Ballet | $2,500 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Miquon School | $2,500 | Conshocken, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| New World Symphony | $5,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Nyu Law Scool | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Old Oaks Club | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Park Avenue Synogogue | $33,880 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Stanford University | $2,500 | Stamford, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Doe Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Town School | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Trinity School | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Uja Federation Of Ny | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Vassar College | $2,000 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Williams College Alumni Fund | $2,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| American Associates Of Ben Gurien Univ | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| American Tech Society | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cancer Research Institute | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Lake Waramaug Association | $1,000 | New Preston, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Whitney Museum | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Aventura Tora Turnberg Jewish Center | $750 | Aventura, FL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $1,100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Brown University | $1,500 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Congregation Emanuel | $950 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Friends Of Carnigie Hall | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Gallim Dance | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Harvard Hillel | $3,600 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $16,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Miquon School | $1,000 | Conshocken, PA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Moma-museum Of Modern Art | $600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| New World Symphony | $2,500 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Foundation Of America | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Richard Tucker Foundation | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Roundabout Theater Company | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| San Francisco Symphony | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Stanford University | $1,000 | Stamford, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | $8,000 | Dobbs Ferry, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| The Doe Fund | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| The Museum Of Jewish Heritage | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Thirteen Associates | $275 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Town School | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Uja Federation Of Ny | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Various | $759 | White Plains, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Vassar College | $750 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Williams College Alumni Fund | $750 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Greenpeace | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| National Institute For Reproductive Health | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $1,000 | Reno, NV, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Nyu Law Scool | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Orthodox Union | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Wounded Warriors | $1,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Albert Einstein College Of Medicine | $600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| America Needs You | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Breakthrough New York | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $2,100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Cancer Support Community | $456 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Carnegie Hall Society | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Congregation Emanuel | $800 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $10,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Friends Select School | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Gallim Dance | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Maccabi Usa Sports For Isreal | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $17,830 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Miquon School | $1,000 | Conshocken, PA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Moma-museum Of Modern Art | $600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Neue Galleria | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| New World Symphony | $5,000 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| New York Theatre Workshop | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Old Oaks Club | $1,250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Park Avenue Synogogue | $24,108 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Primary Stages Theater Club | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Richard Tucker Foundation | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Roundabout Theater Company | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Stanford University | $2,500 | Stamford, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | $3,810 | Dobbs Ferry, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| The Doe Fund | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| The Museum Of Jewish Heritage | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Uja Federation Of Ny | $180 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Vassar College | $500 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Williams College Alumni Fund | $500 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Banksville Independent Fire Co | $1,000 | Bedford, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Channel 13 | $265 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Friends Of Lincoln Center | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Harvard Hillel | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Oxfam America Puerto Rico Relief | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| San Francisco Symphony | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Sigma Chi | $200 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Society Of Msr | $300 | N/a, KUALA LAMPUR, MY | General Support | 2017 |
| The Jewish Museum | $65 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pa | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Usa | $220 | White Plains, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| White Columns Inc | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Other Charities | $7 | White Plains, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Albert Einstein College Of Medicine | $575 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| America Needs You | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| American Ballet Theatre | $1,180 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Apprentice Learning | $1,500 | Milton, MA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Archives Of American Art | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Brooklyn Botanical Garden | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Carnegie Hall Society | $1,100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Congregation Emanuel | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Contemporary Arts Council | $5,200 | St Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $8,300 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Leland Stanford Jr University | $2,500 | Stanford, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $13,057 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Miami City Ballet | $2,500 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Miquon School | $1,000 | Conshocken, PA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Moma-museum Of Modern Art | $600 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| New World Symphony | $2,500 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| New York Theatre Workshop | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Old Oaks Club | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Park Avenue Synogogue | $15,143 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Foundation Of America | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Richard Tucker Foundation | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Roundabout Theater Company | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | $3,540 | Dobbs Ferry, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| The Doe Fund | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| The Museum Of Jewish Heritage | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Thirteen Associates | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Trinity School | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Uja Federation Of Ny | $955 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Various | $1,752 | White Plains, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Vassar College | $500 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Williams College Alumni Fund | $500 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Albert Einstein College Of Medicine | $550 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| America Needs You | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Aventura Tora Turnberg Jewish Center | $500 | Aventura, FL, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Avodah | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Carnegie Hall Society | $300 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Coach Art | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Congregation Emanuel | $750 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Contemporary Arts Council Of Moma | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Gallim Dance | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Jewish Genealogical Society Of Los Angeles | $1,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Jewish Heritage Fund | $1,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Maccabi Usa Sports For Isreal | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $6,710 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $17,316 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Miami City Ballet | $2,500 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Miquon School | $1,000 | Conshocken, PA, US | General Support | 2015 |
| New World Symphony | $500 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Old Oaks Club | $1,850 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Park Avenue Synogogue | $9,958 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Pencils Of Promise | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Richard Tucker Foundation | $2,250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Roundabout Theater Company | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $300 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | $2,180 | Dobbs Ferry, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| The Doe Fund | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| The Texas Center At Rpa | $1,000 | Arlington, TX, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Thirteen Associates | $150 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Town School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Trinity School | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Uja Federation Of Ny | $775 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Various | $504 | White Plains, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Vassar College | $500 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Wga Ladies Scholarship Fund | $300 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Williams College Alumni Fund | $500 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Support | 2015 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Nelsons Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 26-1726820 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 50 CHALBURN CLOSE Redding, CT 06896-1830 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Nelsons Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Renee Nelson |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Steven Nelson |
| Trustee | Michael Nelson |
| Trustee | Amanda Mandel |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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