Ron And Joyce Nelson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 84-3282652
Foundation Overview
Based in New York, NY, Ron And Joyce Nelson Family Foundation has awarded 178 grants totaling $796,711 to organizations in California, New York and 9 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $20 to $20,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 26 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
65% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Diego (58%), Encinitas (11%), Rancho Santa Fe (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 54% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
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?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ron And Joyce 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Guild Of Rancho Santa Fe | $100 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2024 |
| Serra Center | $5,020 | Union City, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| San Diego Center For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Voices For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Seacrest | $5,010 | Encinitas, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2024 |
| Kpbs | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Friends Of Vista Hill | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Promises 2 Kids | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Feeding San Diego | $3,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Charity Navigator | $50 | Saddle Brook, NJ, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Idf | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| La Jolla Music Society | $3,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| The Old Globe | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Wikimedia San Francisco | $50 | San Francisco, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Autism Speaks | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Child Mind Institute | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Diabetes Research Connection | $2,500 | Del Mar, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Alvin Ailey Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Scripps Health | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Anti Defamation League | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Frontline National | $2,500 | Milford, OH, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Bay Ridge Prep | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Scheels All Sports Inc | $272 | Fargo, ND, US | Promote Charity | 2024 |
| Library Guild Of Rancho Santa Fe | $100 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2023 |
| Serra Center | $5,000 | Union City, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| San Diego Center For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Voices For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Seacrest | $9,200 | Encinitas, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2023 |
| Kpbs | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Friends Of Vista Hill | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Promises 2 Kids | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Feeding San Diego | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| The Jewish Federations | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Charity Navigator | $50 | Saddle Brook, NJ, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Canine Companions | $500 | Oceanside, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| American Diabetes Association | $2,628 | Arlington, VA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Idf | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Boarders | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| La Jolla Music Society | $6,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Magen David Adom | $10,000 | Or Yehuda, Foreign, IS | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| The Old Globe | $3,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Wikimedia San Francisco | $20 | San Francisco, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services | $450 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Library Guild Of Rancho Santa Fe | $100 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2023 |
| Serra Center | $5,000 | Union City, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| San Diego Center For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Voices For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Seacrest | $9,200 | Encinitas, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2023 |
| Kpbs | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Friends Of Vista Hill | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Promises 2 Kids | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Feeding San Diego | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| The Jewish Federations | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Charity Navigator | $50 | Saddle Brook, NJ, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Canine Companions | $500 | Oceanside, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| American Diabetes Association | $2,628 | Arlington, VA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Idf | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Boarders | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| La Jolla Music Society | $6,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Magen David Adom | $10,000 | Or Yehuda, Foreign, IS | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| The Old Globe | $3,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Wikimedia San Francisco | $20 | San Francisco, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services | $450 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2023 |
| Library Guild Of Rancho Santa Fe | $150 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2022 |
| Serra Center | $5,010 | Union City, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| San Diego Center For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Voices For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Seacrest | $9,800 | Encinitas, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2022 |
| Kpbs | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Child Mind Institute | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Friends Of Vista Hill | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Promises 2 Kids | $7,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation | $5,150 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Foundation | $350 | Encinitas, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| World Food Program Usa | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Feeding San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Greenwich Hospital | $5,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| New Light Theater Project | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $10,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Scripps Health | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| The Jewish Federations | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| The Outlaw Ocean Project | $2,000 | Providence, RI, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Charity Navigator | $100 | Saddle Brook, NJ, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Library Guild Of Rancho Santa Fe | $150 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2022 |
| Serra Center | $5,010 | Union City, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| San Diego Center For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Voices For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Seacrest | $9,800 | Encinitas, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2022 |
| Kpbs | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Child Mind Institute | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Friends Of Vista Hill | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Promises 2 Kids | $7,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation | $5,150 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Foundation | $350 | Encinitas, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| World Food Program Usa | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Feeding San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Greenwich Hospital | $5,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| New Light Theater Project | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $10,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Scripps Health | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| The Jewish Federations | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| The Outlaw Ocean Project | $2,000 | Providence, RI, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Charity Navigator | $100 | Saddle Brook, NJ, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Library Guild Of Rancho Santa Fe | $150 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2022 |
| Serra Center | $5,010 | Union City, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| San Diego Center For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Voices For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Seacrest | $9,800 | Encinitas, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2022 |
| Kpbs | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Child Mind Institute | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Friends Of Vista Hill | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Promises 2 Kids | $7,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation | $5,150 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Foundation | $350 | Encinitas, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| World Food Program Usa | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Feeding San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Greenwich Hospital | $5,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| New Light Theater Project | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $10,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Scripps Health | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| The Jewish Federations | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| The Outlaw Ocean Project | $2,000 | Providence, RI, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Charity Navigator | $100 | Saddle Brook, NJ, US | Promote Charity | 2022 |
| Library Guild Of Rancho Santa Fe | $250 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2021 |
| Serra Center | $5,000 | Union City, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| San Diego Center For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Voices For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Seacrest | $6,800 | Encinitas, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Services | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Kpbs | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Pbs Foundation | $2,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Child Mind Institute | $5,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Friends Of Vista Hill | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Anti-defamation League | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America | $5,150 | Tampa, FL, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| California Center For The Arts Escondido | $500 | Escondido, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Miriam Hospital Foundation | $500 | Providence, RI, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $500 | Miami, FL, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Pasadena Symphony And Props | $17,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Promises 2 Kids | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Foundation | $250 | Encinitas, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| World Food Program Usa | $7,500 | Washington, DC, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Feeding San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2021 |
| Community Resource Center | $3,333 | Encinitas, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $250 | New York, NY, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| Feeding San Diego | $8,333 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Foundation | $3,333 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| Library Guild Of Rancho Santa Fe | $350 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2020 |
| Serra Center | $6,834 | Union City, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| University Of Vermont | $750 | Burlington, VT, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| San Diego Center For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| Voices For Children | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| Seacrest | $5,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Prmote Charity | 2020 |
| Jewish Family Services | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| Kpbs | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| Broadway | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| Pbs Foundation | $2,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| Child Mind Institute | $2,500 | San Mateo, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| Friends Of Vista Hill | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of San Diego | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Promote Charity | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 84-3282652 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | C/O PHILLIPS GOLD 1430 BROADWAY New York, NY 10018-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ron And Joyce Nelson Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Joyce Nelson |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Ronald Nelson |
| Secretary | Jessica Fields |
Forms 990-PF
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