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Grants paid by The Nelson Family Foundation Inc

EIN 39-1868979 · Prescott, WI · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22Z

The Nelson Family Foundation Inc of Prescott, WI (EIN 39-1868979) reported 71 grants paid totaling $7,489,000 to 25 recipients in tax years 2020–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$7,489,000

71 grants

Recipients

25

distinct organizations

Tax years

2020–2024

4 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
202019$2,474,500
202218$1,674,500
202317$1,630,500
202417$1,709,500

Top recipients

The 25 recipients receiving the most from The Nelson Family Foundation Inc, by grants paid, out of 25 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Rivertree School 26-2633599BCrystal, MN5$2,020,0002024
Joni and FriendsUAgoura Hills, CA4$1,025,0002024
ElicUFort Collins, CO4$950,0002024
Ambleside Schools International 20-3315666BFredericksburg, TX4$656,0002024
Goodword Partnership 20-3545214BMinneapolis, MN4$550,0002024
St Cloud State University Foundation 41-6019040BSt Cloud, MN4$400,0002024
Thornston Education Fund 52-2350466CWrightwood, CA4$350,0002024
Friends of Freedom Park 20-3842342BPrescott, WI4$228,0002024
Church of the CrossUHopkins, MN1$210,0002024
Living Word Bible Camp 41-1637554BGrand Rapids, MN1$130,0002024
Living Word Bible Camp 38-2375436DGrand Rapids, MI2$120,0002023
The Joshua FundUMonument, CO3$120,0002023
The Dwelling Place 41-1897793BColumbia Heights, MN4$100,0002024
The Brydges Centre 45-4341152BWhite Bear Lake, MN2$100,0002022
Ambleside School Colorado 27-1507931DLone Tree, CO1$100,0002024
Feed My Starving Children 41-1601449BCoon Rapids, MN4$80,0002024
Center for Mission Mobilization 71-0861654CFayettesville, AR3$75,0002023
Bethel University 41-0708577BSt Paul, MN1$60,0002024
The Table CoalitionUCathedral City, CA4$50,0002024
Fishing for Life 43-2058434CMinneapolis, MN3$45,0002023
New Horizons Foundation 84-1123082BColorado Springs, CO1$40,0002024
Providence Academy 41-1883866BPlymouth, MN3$30,0002024
Juvenile Justice Advocates International 46-3887790CCambridge, MN3$30,0002023
Leighton Ford Ministries 56-2065723BCharlotte, NC1$10,0002020
Children's Minnesota FoundationUEdina, MN1$10,0002020

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 71 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by The Nelson Family Foundation Inc
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2024Rivertree School Crystal, MNB$270,000paidEDUCATION-OPERATING EXPENSE202512959349100726
2024Church of the Cross Hopkins, MNU$210,000paidBUILDING - DEBT RETIREMENT202512959349100726
2024Joni and Friends Agoura Hills, CAU$200,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202512959349100726
2024Elic Fort Collins, COU$200,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202512959349100726
2024Ambleside Schools International Fredericksburg, TXB$150,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202512959349100726
2024Living Word Bible Camp Grand Rapids, MNB$130,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202512959349100726
2024Ambleside School Colorado Lone Tree, COD$100,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION - BUILDING FUND202512959349100726
2024Goodword Partnership Minneapolis, MNB$100,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - PARTNERSHIP OPERATION202512959349100726
2024St Cloud State University Foundation St Cloud, MNB$100,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202512959349100726
2024Bethel University St Paul, MNB$60,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION - ATHLETIC202512959349100726
2024Thornston Education Fund Wrightwood, CAC$50,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202512959349100726
2024New Horizons Foundation Colorado Springs, COB$40,000paidMEREORTHODXY202512959349100726
2024Friends of Freedom Park Prescott, WIB$32,000paidOPERATIONS-GREAT RIVER ROAD VISITOR CENTER202512959349100726
2024The Dwelling Place Columbia Heights, MNB$25,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202512959349100726
2024Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MNB$20,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202512959349100726
2024The Table Coalition Cathedral City, CAU$12,500paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202512959349100726
2024Providence Academy Plymouth, MNB$10,000paidEDUCATION-OPERATING EXPENSE202512959349100726
2023Joni and Friends Agoura Hills, CAU$275,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202423169349101617
2023Elic Fort Collins, COU$250,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202423169349101617
2023Rivertree School Crystal, MNB$250,000paidEDUCATION-OPERATING EXPENSE202423169349101617
2023Ambleside Schools International Fredericksburg, TXB$156,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202423169349101617
2023Goodword Partnership Minneapolis, MNB$150,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - PARTNERSHIP OPERATION202423169349101617
2023Friends of Freedom Park Prescott, WIB$132,000paidOPERATIONS-GREAT RIVER ROAD VISITOR CENTER202423169349101617
2023Thornston Education Fund Wrightwood, CAC$100,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202423169349101617
2023St Cloud State University Foundation St Cloud, MNB$100,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202423169349101617
2023Living Word Bible Camp Grand Rapids, MID$60,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202423169349101617
2023The Joshua Fund Monument, COU$40,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202423169349101617
2023Center for Mission Mobilization Fayettesville, ARC$25,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202423169349101617
2023The Dwelling Place Columbia Heights, MNB$25,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202423169349101617
2023Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MNB$20,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202423169349101617
2023Fishing for Life Minneapolis, MNC$15,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202423169349101617
2023The Table Coalition Cathedral City, CAU$12,500paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202423169349101617
2023Providence Academy Plymouth, MNB$10,000paidEDUCATION-OPERATING EXPENSE202423169349101617
2023Juvenile Justice Advocates International Cambridge, MNC$10,000paidHUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202423169349101617
2022Joni and Friends Agoura Hills, CAU$275,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202323059349100132
2022Rivertree School Crystal, MNB$250,000paidEDUCATION-OPERATING EXPENSE202323059349100132
2022Elic Fort Collins, COU$250,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202323059349100132
2022Ambleside Schools International Fredericksburg, TXB$200,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202323059349100132
2022St Cloud State University Foundation St Cloud, MNB$150,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202323059349100132
2022Goodword Partnership Minneapolis, MNB$150,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - PARTNERSHIP OPERATION202323059349100132
2022Thornston Education Fund Wrightwood, CAC$100,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202323059349100132
2022Living Word Bible Camp Grand Rapids, MID$60,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202323059349100132
2022The Brydges Center White Bear Lake, MNC$50,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202323059349100132
2022The Joshua Fund Monument, COU$40,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202323059349100132
2022Friends of Freedom Park Prescott, WIB$32,000paidOPERATIONS-GREAT RIVER ROAD VISITOR CENTER202323059349100132
2022Center for Mission Mobilization Fayettesville, ARC$25,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202323059349100132
2022The Dwelling Place Columbia Heights, MNB$25,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202323059349100132
2022Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MNB$20,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202323059349100132
2022Fishing for Life Minneapolis, MNC$15,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202323059349100132
2022The Table Coalition Cathedral City, CAU$12,500paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202323059349100132
2022Providence Academy Plymouth, MNB$10,000paidEDUCATION-OPERATING EXPENSE202323059349100132
2022Juvenile Justice Advocates International Cambridge, MNC$10,000paidHUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202323059349100132
2020Rivertree School Crystal, MNB$1,000,000paidEDUCATION - BUILDING AND LAND202123069349100602
2020Joni and Friends Agoura Hills, CAU$275,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202123069349100602
2020Rivertree School Crystal, MNB$250,000paidEDUCATION-OPERATING EXPENSE202123069349100602
2020Elic Fort Collins, COU$250,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202123069349100602
2020Ambleside Schools International Fredericksburg, TXB$150,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202123069349100602
2020Goodword Partnership Minneapolis, MNB$150,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - PARTNERSHIP OPERATION202123069349100602
2020Thornston Education Fund Wrightwood, CAC$100,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202123069349100602
2020St Cloud State University Foundation St Cloud, MNB$50,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202123069349100602
2020The Brydges Centre White Bear Lake, MNB$50,000paidEDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202123069349100602
2020The Joshua Fund Monument, COU$40,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202123069349100602
2020Friends of Freedom Park Prescott, WIB$32,000paidOPERATIONS-GREAT RIVER ROAD VISITOR CENTER202123069349100602
2020The Dwelling Place Columbia Heights, MNB$25,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202123069349100602
2020Center for Mission Mobilization Fayettesville, ARC$25,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202123069349100602
2020Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MNB$20,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202123069349100602
2020Fishing for Life Minneapolis, MNC$15,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202123069349100602
2020The Table Coalition Cathedral City, CAU$12,500paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202123069349100602
2020Leighton Ford Ministries Charlotte, NCB$10,000paidRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION-GENERAL FUND202123069349100602
2020Juvenile Justice Advocates International Cambridge, MNC$10,000paidHUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION - GENERAL FUND202123069349100602
2020Children's Minnesota Foundation Edina, MNU$10,000paidMEDICAL ORGANIZATION-PRENATAL LOSS202123069349100602

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20242024-12-31not stated2024v5.2202512959349100726
990PF20232023-12-31not stated2023v5.1202423169349101617
990PF20222022-12-31not stated2022v5.0202323059349100132
990PF20202020-12-31not stated2020v4.1202123069349100602

Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/391868979.json.

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