The Nelson Family Foundation

Organization Overview

The Nelson Family Foundation is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nelson Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Nelson Family Foundation generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 61.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $606.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 22.0% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2021, Nelson Family Foundation has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $363,488. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SUPPORT THE OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S MISSION

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES BY CONDUCTING OR SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF, OR CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE OMAHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John H Nelson
Vice President
$0
John P Nelson
President
$0
William A Cutler III
Secretary
$0
Katherine Nelson
Director
$0
Thomas D Whitson
Treasurer
$0
Kristopher Madsen
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$237,660
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $237,160
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$237,660
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $98,790
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $5,360
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,640,252

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Nelson Family Foundation has awarded $242,000 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

COMMUNITY FDN FOR WESTERN IA

PURPOSE: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, Grants

$25,000

JENNIE EDMUNDSON MEM HOSP FDN

PURPOSE: Health - General & Rehabilitative

$45,000

IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY CO FDN

PURPOSE: Educational Institutions

$20,000

SOUTHWEST IA NONPROFIT SINC

PURPOSE: Mental Health, Crisis Intervention

$100,000

OMAHA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

PURPOSE: Arts, Culture, Humanities

$46,000

SOUTHWEST IOWA EDUCATIONAL FD

PURPOSE: Mental Health, Crisis Intervention

$6,000
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