M G Nelson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-6678311
Foundation Overview
Based in Springfield, IL, M G Nelson Family Foundation has awarded 185 grants totaling $6,074,448 to organizations in Illinois, Florida and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $400,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$6,074,448
Total Assets
$18,561,835
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-50%
(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
Relationship-Focused: 24%
5 of 21 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
63% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 6 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Springfield (89%), Carbondale (5%), Benton (1%).
Funding Trajectory
+68%
Strong 68% 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
Education + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (40%). 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 M G 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artis Naples | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support Art Community In Naples Fl Area | 2023 |
| Bay Education Foundation | $25,000 | Panama City, FL, US | To Support The Educational Development Of Our Students By Providing Enhanced Opportunities For A Quality Education And Promoting Community Involvement. | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For The Land Of Lincoln | $205,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund Grants And Scholarships In Springfield And Surrounding Communities | 2023 |
| Compass For Kids | $150,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide After-school And Summer Programs To Underserved Children In Springfield Public Schools. | 2023 |
| Copper Coin Ballet Company | $3,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund Collaborative Projects And Create Efforts Of The Region. | 2023 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | To Fund The Development Of Christian Athletes Through Engaging, Equipping, And Empowering Coaches And Athletes. | 2023 |
| Friend In Deed | $500 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide Food To Food-insecure Central Illinois Families With Meals During The Holidays. | 2023 |
| Hole In The Wall Wildlife Fund | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Protect The Environment While Providing A Setting For Members To Golf And Socialize. | 2023 |
| Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support Networks Of Support For Survivors Of Domestic Abuse And To Advance Statewide Policies And Practices That Transform Social Attitudes And Institutions To Eliminate And Prevent Domestic Abuse. | 2023 |
| Kidzeum Of Health & Science | $100,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Assist In The Creation Of Experiences Of Learning And Discovery Through Play For Children. | 2023 |
| Lincoln Memorial Gardens | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund The Re-creation Of The Native Landscape Of Lincoln Memorial Gardens. | 2023 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Public Hospital | 2023 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | $100,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Help Support Garden And Plant Exhibits, Educational Programs, And Conservation Initiatives. | 2023 |
| Nch Center For Philanthropy | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Ensure The Healthcare System Provides High Quality And Comprehensive Care To Everyone In Need. | 2023 |
| Oak Ridge Cemetary Foundation | $15,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Preserve The History Of The Final Resting Place Of Abraham Lincoln. | 2023 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation | $5,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Maximize Private Support For Southern Illinois University Carbondale To Assist The University In Achieving Its Long-range Goals | 2023 |
| Springfield Public School District 186 | $8,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support And Enhance Educational, Extra-curricular, And Inter-scholastic Programs, And To Strengthen The Relationship Between The Public Schools And The Springfield Community. | 2023 |
| The League Club | $3,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Strengthen Communities Through Fellowship, Education, Volunteerism, And Philanthropy | 2023 |
| The Rees Carillon Society | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Assist In The Promotion And Improvement Of The Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon. | 2023 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $70,000 | Champaign, IL, US | To Advance The Interests And Welfare Of The University Of Illinois. | 2023 |
| Wooden It Be Lovely | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Assist Women Survivors Heal From Lives Of Povery, Addication, And Abuve By Providing Jobs, Housing, Resources, Education, And A Community Of Support. | 2023 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation | $372,911 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support The Exhibits And Programs Of The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library And Museum | 2022 |
| Ann T Havey Foundation | $5,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide Clothing To Newborn Babies And Their Families In Springfield. | 2022 |
| Artis Naples | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support Art Community In Naples Fl Area | 2022 |
| Bay Education Foundation | $20,000 | Panama City, FL, US | To Support The Educational Development Of Our Students By Providing Enhanced Opportunities For A Quality Education And Promoting Community Involvement. | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For The Land Of Lincoln | $10,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund Grants And Scholarships In Springfield And Surrounding Communities | 2022 |
| Compass For Kids | $20,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide After-school And Summer Programs To Underserved Children In Springfield Public Schools. | 2022 |
| Copper Coin Ballet Company | $30,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund Collaborative Projects And Create Efforts Of The Region. | 2022 |
| Delta Delta Delta Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Help Fund The Organization's Purpose Of Providing Educational Scholarships, Grants, And Aid To Needy Members. | 2022 |
| Educational Center For The Visually Impaired | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide Services To The Visually Impaired In Central Illinois. | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $2,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | To Fund The Development Of Christian Athletes Through Engaging, Equipping, And Empowering Coaches And Athletes. | 2022 |
| Florida State University Foundation | $1,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | To Enhance The Academic Vision And Priorities Of Fsu. | 2022 |
| Guadalupe Center | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Help Break The Cycle Of Poverty Through Education For The Children Of Immokalee. | 2022 |
| Hole In The Wall Wildlife Fund | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Protect The Environment While Providing A Setting For Members To Golf And Socialize. | 2022 |
| Kidzeum Of Health & Science | $50,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Assist In The Creation Of Experiences Of Learning And Discovery Through Play For Children. | 2022 |
| Lincoln Memorial Gardens | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund The Re-creation Of The Native Landscape Of Lincoln Memorial Gardens. | 2022 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Public Hospital | 2022 |
| Mini O'beirne Crisis Nursery | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide Care And Support To Children In Need. | 2022 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | $75,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Help Support Garden And Plant Exhibits, Educational Programs, And Conservation Initiatives. | 2022 |
| Naples Community Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Provide High Quality And Comprehensive Care To Everyone In Need. | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Central Illinois | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide Supportive Places For Families To Stay While Their Child Is Receiving Medical Care. | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund The Assistance Of Homeless And Needy Families. | 2022 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation | $5,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Maximize Private Support For Southern Illinois University Carbondale To Assist The University In Achieving Its Long-range Goals | 2022 |
| Sprinfield Public Schools Foundation | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support And Enhance Educational, Extra-curricular, And Inter-scholastic Programs, And To Strengthen The Relationship Between The Public Schools And The Springfield Community. | 2022 |
| Springfield Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund Support Of Patient Care, Education, And Research Throughout Memorial Health And The Springfield Community. | 2022 |
| Springfield Public School District 186 | $10,500 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support And Enhance Educational, Extra-curricular, And Inter-scholastic Programs, And To Strengthen The Relationship Between The Public Schools And The Springfield Community. | 2022 |
| The League Club | $3,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Strengthen Communities Through Fellowship, Education, Volunteerism, And Philanthropy | 2022 |
| The Parent Place | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Teach Local Parents And Professionals In Springfield, Illinois Effective Parenting Skills. | 2022 |
| Women For Women International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Women Survivors Of War And Conflict With Social And Economic Skills To Transform Their Own Lives. | 2022 |
| Wooden It Be Lovely | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Assist Women Survivors Heal From Lives Of Povery, Addication, And Abuve By Providing Jobs, Housing, Resources, Education, And A Community Of Support. | 2022 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation | $372,911 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support The Exhibits And Programs Of The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library And Museum | 2022 |
| Ann T Havey Foundation | $5,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide Clothing To Newborn Babies And Their Families In Springfield. | 2022 |
| Artis Naples | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support Art Community In Naples Fl Area | 2022 |
| Bay Education Foundation | $20,000 | Panama City, FL, US | To Support The Educational Development Of Our Students By Providing Enhanced Opportunities For A Quality Education And Promoting Community Involvement. | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For The Land Of Lincoln | $10,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund Grants And Scholarships In Springfield And Surrounding Communities | 2022 |
| Compass For Kids | $20,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide After-school And Summer Programs To Underserved Children In Springfield Public Schools. | 2022 |
| Copper Coin Ballet Company | $30,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund Collaborative Projects And Create Efforts Of The Region. | 2022 |
| Delta Delta Delta Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Help Fund The Organization's Purpose Of Providing Educational Scholarships, Grants, And Aid To Needy Members. | 2022 |
| Educational Center For The Visually Impaired | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide Services To The Visually Impaired In Central Illinois. | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $2,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | To Fund The Development Of Christian Athletes Through Engaging, Equipping, And Empowering Coaches And Athletes. | 2022 |
| Florida State University Foundation | $1,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | To Enhance The Academic Vision And Priorities Of Fsu. | 2022 |
| Guadalupe Center | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Help Break The Cycle Of Poverty Through Education For The Children Of Immokalee. | 2022 |
| Hole In The Wall Wildlife Fund | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Protect The Environment While Providing A Setting For Members To Golf And Socialize. | 2022 |
| Kidzeum Of Health & Science | $50,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Assist In The Creation Of Experiences Of Learning And Discovery Through Play For Children. | 2022 |
| Lincoln Memorial Gardens | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund The Re-creation Of The Native Landscape Of Lincoln Memorial Gardens. | 2022 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Public Hospital | 2022 |
| Mini O'beirne Crisis Nursery | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide Care And Support To Children In Need. | 2022 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | $75,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Help Support Garden And Plant Exhibits, Educational Programs, And Conservation Initiatives. | 2022 |
| Naples Community Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Provide High Quality And Comprehensive Care To Everyone In Need. | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Central Illinois | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide Supportive Places For Families To Stay While Their Child Is Receiving Medical Care. | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund The Assistance Of Homeless And Needy Families. | 2022 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation | $5,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Maximize Private Support For Southern Illinois University Carbondale To Assist The University In Achieving Its Long-range Goals | 2022 |
| Sprinfield Public Schools Foundation | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support And Enhance Educational, Extra-curricular, And Inter-scholastic Programs, And To Strengthen The Relationship Between The Public Schools And The Springfield Community. | 2022 |
| Springfield Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund Support Of Patient Care, Education, And Research Throughout Memorial Health And The Springfield Community. | 2022 |
| Springfield Public School District 186 | $10,500 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support And Enhance Educational, Extra-curricular, And Inter-scholastic Programs, And To Strengthen The Relationship Between The Public Schools And The Springfield Community. | 2022 |
| The League Club | $3,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Strengthen Communities Through Fellowship, Education, Volunteerism, And Philanthropy | 2022 |
| The Parent Place | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Teach Local Parents And Professionals In Springfield, Illinois Effective Parenting Skills. | 2022 |
| Women For Women International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Women Survivors Of War And Conflict With Social And Economic Skills To Transform Their Own Lives. | 2022 |
| Wooden It Be Lovely | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Assist Women Survivors Heal From Lives Of Povery, Addication, And Abuve By Providing Jobs, Housing, Resources, Education, And A Community Of Support. | 2022 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation | $372,911 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support The Exhibits And Programs Of The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library And Museum | 2022 |
| Ann T Havey Foundation | $5,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide Clothing To Newborn Babies And Their Families In Springfield. | 2022 |
| Artis Naples | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support Art Community In Naples Fl Area | 2022 |
| Bay Education Foundation | $20,000 | Panama City, FL, US | To Support The Educational Development Of Our Students By Providing Enhanced Opportunities For A Quality Education And Promoting Community Involvement. | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For The Land Of Lincoln | $10,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund Grants And Scholarships In Springfield And Surrounding Communities | 2022 |
| Compass For Kids | $20,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide After-school And Summer Programs To Underserved Children In Springfield Public Schools. | 2022 |
| Copper Coin Ballet Company | $30,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund Collaborative Projects And Create Efforts Of The Region. | 2022 |
| Delta Delta Delta Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Help Fund The Organization's Purpose Of Providing Educational Scholarships, Grants, And Aid To Needy Members. | 2022 |
| Educational Center For The Visually Impaired | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide Services To The Visually Impaired In Central Illinois. | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $2,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | To Fund The Development Of Christian Athletes Through Engaging, Equipping, And Empowering Coaches And Athletes. | 2022 |
| Florida State University Foundation | $1,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | To Enhance The Academic Vision And Priorities Of Fsu. | 2022 |
| Guadalupe Center | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Help Break The Cycle Of Poverty Through Education For The Children Of Immokalee. | 2022 |
| Hole In The Wall Wildlife Fund | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Protect The Environment While Providing A Setting For Members To Golf And Socialize. | 2022 |
| Kidzeum Of Health & Science | $50,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Assist In The Creation Of Experiences Of Learning And Discovery Through Play For Children. | 2022 |
| Lincoln Memorial Gardens | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund The Re-creation Of The Native Landscape Of Lincoln Memorial Gardens. | 2022 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Public Hospital | 2022 |
| Mini O'beirne Crisis Nursery | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide Care And Support To Children In Need. | 2022 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | $75,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Help Support Garden And Plant Exhibits, Educational Programs, And Conservation Initiatives. | 2022 |
| Naples Community Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Provide High Quality And Comprehensive Care To Everyone In Need. | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Central Illinois | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide Supportive Places For Families To Stay While Their Child Is Receiving Medical Care. | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund The Assistance Of Homeless And Needy Families. | 2022 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation | $5,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Maximize Private Support For Southern Illinois University Carbondale To Assist The University In Achieving Its Long-range Goals | 2022 |
| Sprinfield Public Schools Foundation | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support And Enhance Educational, Extra-curricular, And Inter-scholastic Programs, And To Strengthen The Relationship Between The Public Schools And The Springfield Community. | 2022 |
| Springfield Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund Support Of Patient Care, Education, And Research Throughout Memorial Health And The Springfield Community. | 2022 |
| Springfield Public School District 186 | $10,500 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support And Enhance Educational, Extra-curricular, And Inter-scholastic Programs, And To Strengthen The Relationship Between The Public Schools And The Springfield Community. | 2022 |
| The League Club | $3,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Strengthen Communities Through Fellowship, Education, Volunteerism, And Philanthropy | 2022 |
| The Parent Place | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Teach Local Parents And Professionals In Springfield, Illinois Effective Parenting Skills. | 2022 |
| Women For Women International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Women Survivors Of War And Conflict With Social And Economic Skills To Transform Their Own Lives. | 2022 |
| Wooden It Be Lovely | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Assist Women Survivors Heal From Lives Of Povery, Addication, And Abuve By Providing Jobs, Housing, Resources, Education, And A Community Of Support. | 2022 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support The Exhibits And Programs Of The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library And Museum | 2021 |
| Artis Naples | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support Art Community In Naples Fl Area | 2021 |
| Community Foundation For The Land Of Lincoln | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund Grants And Scholarships In Springfield And Surrounding Communities | 2021 |
| Delta Delta Delta Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Help Fund The Organization's Purpose Of Providing Educational Scholarships, Grants, And Aid To Needy Members. | 2021 |
| Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund The Involvement In Local Community Through Ministry | 2021 |
| Gamma Theta Foundation | $25,000 | Windmere, FL, US | To Fund Charitable Purposes In The Community | 2021 |
| Immanueal Baptist Church | $10,000 | Benton, IL, US | To Fund The Involvement In Local Community Through Ministry | 2021 |
| Junior League Of Springfield | $500 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund The Empowerment Of Central Illinois Women | 2021 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation | $51,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Public Hospital | 2021 |
| Mini O'beirne Crisis Nursery | $3,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide Care And Support To Children In Need. | 2021 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Help Support Garden And Plant Exhibits, Educational Programs, And Conservation Initiatives. | 2021 |
| Oak Ridge Cemetary Foundation | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Preserve The History Of The Final Resting Place Of Abraham Lincoln | 2021 |
| Petersburg Rural Fire Dept | $500 | Petersburg, IL, US | To Assist In Providing Meals For Members And Give Back To The Community | 2021 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation | $2,500 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Maximize Private Support For Southern Illinois University Carbondale To Assist The University In Achieving Its Long-range Goals | 2021 |
| Springfield Art Association | $36,500 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support Visual Arts And Provide Art Education To The Community | 2021 |
| Springfield Public School District 186 | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support And Enhance Educational, Extra-curricular, And Inter-scholastic Programs, And To Strengthen The Relationship Between The Public Schools And The Springfield Community. | 2021 |
| The League Club | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | To Strengthen Communities Through Fellowship, Education, Volunteerism, And Philanthropy | 2021 |
| Wings Of Shelter | $500 | Estero, FL, US | To Assist In The Intervention And Prevention Of Child Sex Trafficking Across The State Of Florida. | 2021 |
| Wounded Veterans Relief Fund | $500 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | To Assist In The Financial Support Of Wounded Veterans. | 2021 |
| Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation | $55,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support The Exhibits And Programs Of The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library And Museum | 2020 |
| Artis Naples | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support Art Community In Naples Fl Area | 2020 |
| Cherry Hills Church | $30,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund The Involvement In Local Community Through Ministry | 2020 |
| Community Foundation For The Land Of Lincoln | $100,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund Grants And Scholarships In Springfield And Surrounding Communities | 2020 |
| Kidzeum Of Health & Science | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Assist In The Creation Of Experiences Of Learning And Discovery Through Play For Children Of All Backgrounds And Abilities | 2020 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Public Hospital | 2020 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | $26,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Help Support Garden And Plant Exhibits, Educational Programs, And Conservation Initiatives. | 2020 |
| Naples Yacht Club Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Fund Scholarships To Collier County High School Seniors And Employees Of The Naples Yacht Club | 2020 |
| Nch Foundation | $107,500 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | To Fund Charitable Giving That Advances Northwest Community Hospital's Pursuit Of Excellence In Serving Patients And Families | 2020 |
| Openworld Relief Inc | $5,000 | Broadalbin, NY, US | To Fund Rescue And Relief Efforts In Communities Affected By Natural Disasters | 2020 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation | $1,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | To Maximize Private Support For Southern Illinois University Carbondale To Assist The University In Achieving Its Long-range Goals | 2020 |
| Springfield Art Association | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support Visual Arts And Provide Art Education To The Community | 2020 |
| Springfield Ballet Company | $5,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund Dance Education And Performances To Enrich The Community Through Dance | 2020 |
| Springfield Public School District 186 | $1,500 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support And Enhance Educational, Extra-curricular, And Inter-scholastic Programs, And To Strengthen The Relationship Between The Public Schools And The Springfield Community. | 2020 |
| The Abraham Lincoln Association | $5,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Fund The Preservation And Accessibility Of The Landmarks Associated With Abraham Lincoln's Life | 2020 |
| The League Club | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | To Strengthen Communities Through Fellowship, Education, Volunteerism, And Philanthropy | 2020 |
| Artis Naples | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support Art Community In Naples Fl Area | 2018 |
| Guadalupe Center | $52,500 | Immokalee, FL, US | Relieve Poverty Of And Assist In Education Of Immokalee Childrenrelieve Poverty And Assist Children Of Immokalee, Florida | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Sangamon County | $5,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Build Local Homes To Help Eliminate Poverty Housing And Homelessness In The Springfield, Il Area. | 2018 |
| Lincoln Memorial Garden | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support Operations Of The Garden And Nature Center. | 2018 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation | $400,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Public Hospital | 2018 |
| Missions For Taylorville | $20,000 | Taylorville, IL, US | To Support Improvement Projects In The Taylorville, Il Community. | 2018 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Help Support Garden And Plant Exhibits, Educational Programs, And Conservation Initiatives. | 2018 |
| Naples Yacht Club Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Provide Financial Aid For Higher Education To Local Students, With A Particular Focus On Club Employees And Their Families. | 2018 |
| Nch Healthcare Foundation | $7,500 | Naples, FL, US | Supports Nch Public Hospital | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | To Provide Assistance To The Springfield, Il Community. | 2018 |
| Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony | $6,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Music Education For Area Youth | 2018 |
| Springfield Art Association | $3,500 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support Visual Arts And Provides Art Education To The Community | 2018 |
| Springfield Public School District 186 | $4,500 | Springfield, IL, US | To Support And Enhance Educational, Extra-curricular, And Inter-scholastic Programs, And To Strengthen The Relationship Between The Public Schools And The Springfield Community. | 2018 |
| Artis Naples | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | Support Art Community In Naples Fl Area | 2017 |
| Guadalupe Center | $52,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | Relieve Poverty Of And Assist In Education Of Immokalee Childrenrelieve Poverty And Assist Children Of Immokalee, Florida | 2017 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation | $400,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Public Hospitalpublic Hospitalpublic Hospital | 2017 |
| Nch Healthcare Foundation | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Supports Nch Public Hospital | 2017 |
| Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony | $2,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Music Education For Area Youth | 2017 |
| Seacrest School | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Publically Supported Private Eduction For Pre-k Through 12 Children | 2017 |
| Shs Boosters | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Supports Springfield Public High School | 2017 |
| Uis Stadium Projectuniversity Of Illinois At Springfield | $5,000 | Springfield, IL, US | State University | 2017 |
| Kidzeum Springfield Illinois | $100,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Provides Educational Opportunities For Educational Exhibits And Programs For Children | 2017 |
| Springfield Art Association | $100,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Supports Visual Arts And Provides Art Education To The Community | 2017 |
| Sangamon Auditorium | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Part Of State University | 2017 |
| Community Fund Of Lincolnland | $2,500 | Springfield, IL, US | Community Fund Serving Sangmon And Surrounding Counties | 2017 |
| Wallner Charitable Trust | $1,500 | Springfield, IL, US | Supporting Children With Cancer | 2017 |
| Susan B Komen Memorial | $500 | Peoria, IL, US | Support Victims Of Breast Cancer | 2017 |
| Red Cross Of Sangamon County | $10,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Humanitarian Aid To General Public | 2017 |
| Springfield First Methodist | $25,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Religious - Church | 2017 |
| Artis Naples | $20,000 | Naples, FL, US | Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Guadalupe Center | $40,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | Charitable Purposescharitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation | $400,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Nch Healthcare Foundation | $10,000 | Naples, FL, US | Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Oakridge Cemetery Foundation | $5,500 | Springfield, IL, US | Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony | $7,715 | Springfield, IL, US | Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Ronald Mcdonald Foundation | $500 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Simmons Cancer Foundation | $5,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Seacrest School | $2,000 | Naples, FL, US | Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Gen-h Kids | $2,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Blue Gavel Fund | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Fox Parkinson Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
| Naples Children's Foundation | $4,000 | Naples, FL, US | Charitable Purposes | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for M G Nelson Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 47-6678311 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2225 GREENSIDE DR Springfield, IL 62704-3245 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee | Marion G Nelson Jr |
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Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.