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Nelson Foundation

EIN 72-0579110 · LA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$400 Funds in LA, AR, CA +5
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Nelson Foundation based in LA paid 34 grants totaling $39.2K to 34 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $10.1K, with a median of $400. Its largest recipients included UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, ST MARK'S EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL, and RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$465,022
Giving (latest yr)
$39,232
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
34
Median grant
$400
Recipients
34
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • United Way of Northwest Louisiana$10,100
  • St Mark's Episcopal Cathedral$9,300
  • Ronald Mcdonald House$3,332
  • Centenary College$3,300
  • Community Foundation of North Louisiana$1,000

Where grants went

  • Louisiana$33,400 · 27 grants
  • Arkansas$3,332 · 1 grant
  • California$1,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$500 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$500 · 1 grant
  • Mississippi$200 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (34)

United Way of Northwest Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
To Further Community Enhancement
$10,100
St Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
Shreveport, LA
To Further Church Ministries
$9,300
Ronald Mcdonald House
Little Rock, AR
To Reduce Financial Burden for Families With Sick Children
$3,332
Centenary College
Shreveport, LA
To Further Higher Education
$3,300
Community Renewal International
Shreveport, LA
To Create Safe Communities
$1,000
Shriners Hospital for Children
Shreveport, LA
To Provide Support for Pediatric Care for Orthopedics, Burns and Other Conditions
$1,000
Sea Crest School
Half Moon Bay, CA
To Further Childhood Education
$1,000
Holy Angels
Shreveport, LA
To Provide Housing and Support for Developmental Disabled
$1,000
The Arc of Caddo Bossier Foundation
Shreveport, LA
To Provide Funding for Developmentally Disabled
$1,000
Shreveport Symphony Orchestra
Shreveport, LA
To Further Community Enhancementto Provide Artistic Community Programs and Education
$1,000
Community Foundation of North Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
To Create Positive Change
$1,000
St Lukes Episcopal Mobile Medical
Shreveport, LA
To Further Church Ministries
$800

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Nelson Foundation 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, Nelson Foundation reported 34 itemized grants totaling $39.2K. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $10.1K (median $400).

Recent recipients include UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, ST MARK'S EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE, among 34 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Nelson Foundation 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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