Nelson Family Foundation
EIN 13-4120076 · VT
Giving Profile
In 2025, Nelson Family Foundation based in VT paid 3 grants totaling $48.9K to 3 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $8.7K to $20.3K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA, THE OR FOUNDATION, and AFRICA DEVELOPMENT PROMISE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.
Foundation at a Glance
- Total assets
- $968,152
- Giving (latest yr)
- $48,943
- Filing year
- 2025
- Itemized grants
- 3
- Median grant
- $20K
- Recipients
- 3
- States reached
- 2
- Officers/trustees
- 2
- Unsolicited applications
- No — invitation only
Where the Money Goes
Top recipients
- Rooted Wisdom Africa$20,293
- The OR Foundation$20,000
- Africa Development Promise$8,650
Where grants went
- Colorado$28,943 · 2 grants
- Maryland$20,000 · 1 grant
Grants Paid (3)
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
No. Nelson Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.
Nelson Family Foundation is classified as a International & Foreign Affairs funder. International development, relief, and foreign-affairs programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.
In its most recent filing, Nelson Family Foundation reported 3 itemized grants totaling $48.9K. Individual grants ranged from $8.7K to $20.3K (median $20K).
Recent recipients include ROOTED WISDOM AFRICA, THE OR FOUNDATION, AFRICA DEVELOPMENT PROMISE. The full grant list is on this page.
Nelson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Vermont, per its IRS 990-PF filing.
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