Mary M Nelson Charitable Trust

EIN 86-6803142 · PA · NTEE T90

Invitation only Typical grant ~$167.4K Funds in PA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Mary M Nelson Charitable Trust based in PA paid 2 grants totaling $334.9K to 2 organizations. Its largest recipients included ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION and SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NWPA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$6,339,210
Giving (latest yr)
$334,870
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$167.4K
Recipients
2
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Erie Community Foundation$167,435
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Nwpa$167,435

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$334,870 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (2)

Second Harvest Food Bank of Nwpa
Erie, PA
General Support
$167,435
Erie Community Foundation
Erie, PA
General Support
$167,435

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Mary M Nelson Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Mary M Nelson Charitable Trust reported 2 itemized grants totaling $334.9K.

Recent recipients include ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NWPA. The full grant list is on this page.

Mary M Nelson Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Mary M Nelson Charitable Trust gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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