Marilyn And Glen Nelson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 41-1876884
Foundation Overview
Based in Minnetonka, MN, Marilyn And Glen Nelson Family Foundation has awarded 242 grants totaling $5,804,954 to organizations in New York, Minnesota and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $45 to $320,000, with a median award of $6,247.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$5,804,954
Total Assets
$3,791,193
Median Grant (all grants)
$6,247
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
9
Median Grant
$40,000
% Median Grant Growth
+298%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A
0 of 9 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Minnesota
74% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (69%), St Paul (19%), Wayzata (3%).
Funding Trajectory
-26%
Declining funding trend with 26% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (78%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Marilyn And Glen Nelson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guthrie Theater | $14,963 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Tyrone Guthrie Circle | 2023 |
| Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | 2023 Annual Support | 2023 |
| Smith College | $152,262 | Northampton, MA, US | Jill Ker Conway Center For Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 2023 |
| National Endowment For Democracy | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Carl Gershman Fund For Democrats At-risk | 2023 |
| Smith College | $16,683 | Northampton, MA, US | Marilyn Carlson Nelson Class Of 1961 Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Smith College | $181,976 | Northampton, MA, US | Marilyn Carlson Nelson Class Of 1961 Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $195,986 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Music's Moment Campaign | 2023 |
| Guthrie Theater | $99,981 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Illuminate Campaign | 2023 |
| Smith College | $25,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Smith Fund | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $15,045 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | $24,968 | St Paul, MN, US | Challenge Match | 2022 |
| Guthrie Theater | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Tyrone Guthrie Circle | 2022 |
| Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | 2022 Annual Gift | 2022 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Furry Tail Ball | 2022 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Vocal Essence | $4,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Smith College | $147,341 | Northampton, MA, US | Jill Ker Conway Center For Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 2022 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $25,097 | St Paul, MN, US | Gdn Center General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Breck School | $15,064 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | $10,052 | Wilson, WY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Minneapolis Institute Of Arts | $10,042 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $10,052 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Tanzania Health Partnership | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Intl Soc For Cardiovascular Translational Research | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Glen Nelson Award | 2022 |
| National Endowment For Democracy | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Carl Gershman Fund For Democrats At-risk | 2022 |
| American Swedish Institute | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Retreat | $25,079 | Wayzata, MN, US | Curtis Carlson Nelson Research Institute | 2022 |
| Smith College | $156,436 | Northampton, MA, US | Marilyn Carlson Nelson Class Of 1961 Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Smith College | $43,564 | Northampton, MA, US | Marilyn Carlson Nelson Class Of 1961 Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | In Memory Of Margaret (margie) & Dewalt (pete) Ankeny | 2022 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $25,097 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Symphony Ball 2022: Fund-the-music | 2022 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $1,422 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Investing In Inspiration Campaign | 2022 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $25,097 | St Paul, MN, US | Glen Nelson Center | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $15,045 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Carlson School Of Management | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Freedom House | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2022 Annual Awards Event | 2022 |
| Nomi Network | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Gala | 2022 |
| Mccain Institute | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $15,045 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | $24,968 | St Paul, MN, US | Challenge Match | 2022 |
| Guthrie Theater | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Tyrone Guthrie Circle | 2022 |
| Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | 2022 Annual Gift | 2022 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Furry Tail Ball | 2022 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Vocal Essence | $4,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Smith College | $147,341 | Northampton, MA, US | Jill Ker Conway Center For Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 2022 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $25,097 | St Paul, MN, US | Gdn Center General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Breck School | $15,064 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | $10,052 | Wilson, WY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Minneapolis Institute Of Arts | $10,042 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $10,052 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Tanzania Health Partnership | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Intl Soc For Cardiovascular Translational Research | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Glen Nelson Award | 2022 |
| National Endowment For Democracy | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Carl Gershman Fund For Democrats At-risk | 2022 |
| American Swedish Institute | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Retreat | $25,079 | Wayzata, MN, US | Curtis Carlson Nelson Research Institute | 2022 |
| Smith College | $156,436 | Northampton, MA, US | Marilyn Carlson Nelson Class Of 1961 Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Smith College | $43,564 | Northampton, MA, US | Marilyn Carlson Nelson Class Of 1961 Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | In Memory Of Margaret (Margie) & Dewalt (Pete) Ankeny | 2022 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $25,097 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Symphony Ball 2022: Fund-the-music | 2022 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $1,422 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Investing In Inspiration Campaign | 2022 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $25,097 | St Paul, MN, US | Glen Nelson Center | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $15,045 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Carlson School Of Management | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Freedom House | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2022 Annual Awards Event | 2022 |
| Nomi Network | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Gala | 2022 |
| Mccain Institute | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $15,045 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | $24,968 | St Paul, MN, US | Challenge Match | 2022 |
| Guthrie Theater | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Tyrone Guthrie Circle | 2022 |
| Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church | $40,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | 2022 Annual Gift | 2022 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Furry Tail Ball | 2022 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Vocal Essence | $4,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Smith College | $147,341 | Northampton, MA, US | Jill Ker Conway Center For Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 2022 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $25,097 | St Paul, MN, US | Gdn Center General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Breck School | $15,064 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | $10,052 | Wilson, WY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Minneapolis Institute Of Arts | $10,042 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $10,052 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Tanzania Health Partnership | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Intl Soc For Cardiovascular Translational Research | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Glen Nelson Award | 2022 |
| National Endowment For Democracy | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Carl Gershman Fund For Democrats At-risk | 2022 |
| American Swedish Institute | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| The Retreat | $25,079 | Wayzata, MN, US | Curtis Carlson Nelson Research Institute | 2022 |
| Smith College | $156,436 | Northampton, MA, US | Marilyn Carlson Nelson Class Of 1961 Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Smith College | $43,564 | Northampton, MA, US | Marilyn Carlson Nelson Class Of 1961 Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | In Memory Of Margaret (Margie) & Dewalt (Pete) Ankeny | 2022 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $25,097 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Symphony Ball 2022: Fund-the-music | 2022 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $1,422 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Investing In Inspiration Campaign | 2022 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $25,097 | St Paul, MN, US | Glen Nelson Center | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $15,045 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Carlson School Of Management | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Freedom House | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2022 Annual Awards Event | 2022 |
| Nomi Network | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Gala | 2022 |
| Mccain Institute | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Event Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Guthrie Theater | $7,494 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Tyrone Guthrie Circle | 2021 |
| Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church | $36,861 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | $7,563 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Riverfirst Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Suppport | 2021 |
| Tubman | $200 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Vocal Essence | $4,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Smith College | $83,576 | Northampton, MA, US | Jill Ker Conway Center For Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 2021 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Breck School | $57 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | $15,000 | Wilson, WY, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Dr. Allan Kind Memorial | 2021 |
| Minneapolis Institute Of Arts | $9,979 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Mayo Clinic | $10,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Tanzania Health Partnership | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Intl Soc For Cardiovascular Translational Research | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| National Endowment For Democracy | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | $2,000 | Moose, WY, US | Snake River Gateways Project | 2021 |
| American Swedish Institute | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Honoring Ruce Karstadt's 30 Years Of Leadership | 2021 |
| The Retreat | $49,921 | Wayzata, MN, US | Curtis Carlson Nelson Research Institute | 2021 |
| Lake Minnetonka Association | $250 | Excelsior, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Lake Minnetonka Conservation District | $200 | Mound, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Harvard Club Of Mn | $45 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Prize Books At Edina And Breck Schools | 2021 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $100,020 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Guaranty Fund | 2021 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $25,179 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Symphony Ball Fund-a-need | 2021 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $25,320 | St Paul, MN, US | Glen D Nelson Center | 2021 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $24,970 | St Paul, MN, US | Glen D Nelson Center | 2021 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation | $250 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Stroke Inspire Program | 2021 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $7,497 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Center For Integrative Leadership | 2021 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Carlson School Of Management Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Breck School | $14,943 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Courage Kenny Foundation | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Susan Hodder Commitment To Excellence Fund | 2021 |
| Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church | $139 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Mccain Institute | $5,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Jim Klobuchar Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Advocates For Human Rights | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Alliance Francaise De Minneapolisst Paul | $100 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | $2,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Event Sponsorship | 2020 |
| Guthrie Theater | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | $300 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Suppport | 2020 |
| Paradise Valley United Methodist Church | $10,000 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Tubman | $200 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Vocal Essence | $4,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Smith College | $200,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Jill Ker Conway Center For Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 2020 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Nomi Network | $31,408 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Inner City Tennis Foundation | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Skip Gage Memorial | 2020 |
| Myaswan | $25,000 | Alamo, CA, US | Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Foundation | 2020 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Breck School | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | $15,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Dr. Allan Kind Memorial | 2020 |
| Minneapolis Institute Of Arts | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Mayo Clinic | $8,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Northside Achievement Zone | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Dodoma Tanzania Health | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Family Tree Clinic | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Power Building Campaign, Honoring Karla Ekdahl | 2020 |
| Filmnorth | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Roderick Cox Music Initiative | 2020 |
| Filmnorth | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Roderick Cox Music Initiative | 2020 |
| Intl Soc For Cardiovascular Translational Research | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| National Endowment For Democracy | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| National Museum Of Wildlife Art | $3,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | $2,000 | Moose, WY, US | General Operating Support - Jenny Lake | 2020 |
| American Swedish Institute | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Extra/ordinary Exhibition | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts Of The Mn & Wi River Valleys | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| The Retreat | $500 | Wayzata, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Lake Minnetonka Association | $250 | Excelsior, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Lake Minnetonka Conservation District | $200 | Mound, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Team8 Inc | $150 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Michael Wright Memorial | 2020 |
| Harvard Club Of Mn | $135 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Prize Books At Edina, Blake, And Breck Schools | 2020 |
| National Park Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Yellowstone Park Foundation | $100 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Combatting Human Trafficking Program | 2020 |
| Breck School | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Leadership Circle 2021 | 2020 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Event Sponsorship | 2020 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Riverfirst Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $18,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | South Korea Tour | 2020 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Charles Cunningham Memorial | 2020 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $250 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Sherry Davis Memorial | 2020 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $300,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Investing In Inspiration Campaign | 2020 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $100 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Honoring Betty Myers' 100th Birthday | 2020 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $75,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Guaranty Fund | 2020 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Symphony Ball Fund-a-need | 2020 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Glen D Nelson Center | 2020 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Glen D Nelson Center | 2020 |
| Northside Achievement Zone | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation | $10,000 | St Louis Park, MN, US | Dr. Allan Kind Infectious Diseases Innovation Endowment Fund | 2020 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | President's Fund For Innovation | 2020 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $7,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Center For Integrative Leadership | 2020 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Carlson School Of Management Annual Fund | 2020 |
| Vocal Essence | $4,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Fund-a-need | 2020 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | $250,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Cuba Tour | 2017 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | $320,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Beethoven Festival | 2017 |
| Tubman | $300 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Ecpat Usa | $4,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | $250,005 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Cuba Tour | 2016 |
| Paradise Valley United Methodist Church | $9,949 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Smith College | $200,004 | Northampton, MA, US | Women For The World Campaign | 2016 |
| Children's Health Care Foundation | $250,048 | Edina, MN, US | Midwest Fetal Care Center | 2016 |
| Advocates For Human Rights | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| American Heart Association | $2,500 | Edina, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| American Swedish Institute | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Bakken Museum | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Blake School | $24,915 | Hopkins, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Citizens League | $4,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Operating Supoprt | 2016 |
| Harvard University | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Kennedy School - Women's Initiatives | 2016 |
| Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church | $30,050 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $20,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Glen Nelson Center For Social Purpose Enterprise | 2016 |
| The Retreat | $5,000 | Wayzata, MN, US | 2016 Imagine Gala | 2016 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $7,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Weisman Big Wam Sponsorship | 2016 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $100 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Tourism Center | 2016 |
| Arizona Foundation For Women | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Blake School | $84 | Hopkins, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Catalyst Foundation | $250 | Northfield, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Guthrie Theater | $14,881 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Guthrie Theater | $118 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | $5,000 | Center City, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Choir | 2016 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | $59,695 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Guaranty Fund | 2016 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | $306 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Guaranty Fund | 2016 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $44,813 | St Paul, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | $10,125 | St Paul, MN, US | Glen Nelson Center For Social Purpose Enterprise | 2016 |
| Smith College | $7,500 | Northampton, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Swedish Council Of America | $200 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Tubman | $300 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Vocal Essence | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Gala Sponsorship | 2016 |
| Vocal Essence | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Walker Art Center | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Marilyn And Glen Nelson Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 41-1876884 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 701 CARLSON PKWY STE 1250 Minnetonka, MN 55305-5244 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Marilyn And Glen Nelson Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President, Cfo & Treasurer | Marilyn C Nelson |
|---|---|
| Secretary | C David Nelson |
| Director | Diana L Nelson |
| Director | Wendy M Nelson |
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