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Mg Nelson Family Foundation

EIN 47-6678311 · IL · NTEE T20

Typical grant ~$5K Funds in IL, FL, MO +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Mg Nelson Family Foundation based in IL paid 31 grants totaling $972.1K to 31 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $380K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION, NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN, and COMPASS FOR KIDS. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$20,535,025
Giving (latest yr)
$972,100
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
31
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
31
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • University of Illinois Foundation$380,000
  • Naples Botanical Garden$125,000
  • Compass for Kids$100,000
  • Kidzeum of Health & Science$100,000
  • Memorial Medical Center Foundation$60,500

Where grants went

  • Illinois$708,600 · 23 grants
  • Florida$253,500 · 6 grants
  • Missouri$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Oklahoma$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (31)

University of Illinois Foundation
Champaign, IL
To Advance the Interests and Welfare of the University of Illinois.
$380,000
Naples Botanical Garden
Naples, FL
To Help Support Garden and Plant Exhibits, Educational Programs, and Conservation Initiatives.
$125,000
Compass for Kids
Springfield, IL
To Provide After-school and Summer Programs to Underserved Children IN Springfield Public Schools.
$100,000
Kidzeum of Health & Science
Springfield, IL
To Assist IN the Creation of Experiences of Learning and Discovery Through Play for Children.
$100,000
Memorial Medical Center Foundation
Springfield, IL
Public Hospital
$60,500
Nch Center for Philanthropy
Naples, FL
To Ensure the Healthcare System Provides High Quality and Comprehensive Care to Everyone IN Need.
$50,000
Artis Naples
Naples, FL
Support Art Community IN Naples FL Area
$50,000
Hole IN the Wall Wildlife Fund
Naples, FL
To Protect the Environment While Providing a Setting for Members to Golf and Socialize.
$20,000
Capitol Illini Angel Fund
Champaign, IL
To Provide University of Illinois' Exciting New Startups With an Initial Investment and Support.
$10,000
Springfield Public School District 186
Springfield, IL
To Support and Enhance Educational, Extra-curricular, and Inter-scholastic Programs, and to Strengthen the Relationship Between the Public Schools and the Springfield Community.
$8,100
Contact Ministries
Springfield, IL
To Provide Free, On-site Program Services and Community Resources to Poverty-level Families and Individuals With the Sole Intent to Increase Their Economica Self-sufficiency and Reduce Their Dependency on Public Assistance.
$6,000
Operation Healing Forces
Tampa, FL
To Provide Support to the Special Operations Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families Across Every Branch of the Sof Community.
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Mg Nelson Family Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, Mg Nelson Family Foundation reported 31 itemized grants totaling $972.1K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $380K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION, NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN, COMPASS FOR KIDS, among 31 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Mg Nelson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Start with Mg Nelson Family Foundation's giving history and focus area to gauge fit. Officer and contact details are filed in its IRS 990-PF; the downloadable funder dataset compiles these across every foundation.

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