Grants paid by The Nelson Foundation
EIN 42-1207818 · Des Moines, IA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
The Nelson Foundation of Des Moines, IA (EIN 42-1207818) reported 65 grants paid totaling $1,297,000 to 44 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$1,297,000
65 grants
Recipients
44
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
8 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | $37,000 | — |
| 2019 | 18 | $65,000 | — |
| 2020 | 2 | $85,000 | — |
| 2021 | 8 | $165,000 | — |
| 2022 | 10 | $205,000 | — |
| 2023 | 7 | $180,000 | — |
| 2024 | 11 | $260,000 | — |
| 2025 | 5 | $300,000 | — |
Top recipients
The 44 recipients receiving the most from The Nelson Foundation, by grants paid, out of 44 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living History Farms Foundation 42-6127198 | B | Des Moines, IA | 4 | $190,000 | 2025 |
| By Degrees Foundation 42-1338832 | C | Des Moines, IA | 4 | $160,000 | 2025 |
| Dowling Catholic High School | U | West Des Moines, IA | 2 | $103,993 | 2025 |
| Iowa Healthiest State | U | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $75,000 | 2023 |
| Above & Beyond Cancer 45-3951308 | C | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $64,138 | 2024 |
| Easter Seals of Iowa 42-0707100 | C | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $63,638 | 2025 |
| Food Bank of Iowa 42-1177880 | B | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $50,000 | 2020 |
| Anawin Housing | U | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $50,000 | 2022 |
| Children and Families of Iowa 42-0680416 | B | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Easter Seals | U | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $49,500 | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club | U | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $45,000 | 2022 |
| First Tee of Central Iowa | U | Clive, IA | 3 | $41,625 | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa 42-6075138 | B | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $35,000 | 2024 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation 94-2829914 | C | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $30,000 | 2025 |
| D Squared Homes for the Homeless | U | Chander, AZ | 1 | $30,000 | 2023 |
| Des Moines Symphony 42-6058830 | C | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $25,000 | 2022 |
| Orphan Care Alliance 26-4549276 | B | Louisville, KY | 2 | $25,000 | 2022 |
| East High School Alumni Foundation 42-1274378 | C | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $25,000 | 2022 |
| Can Play 46-1443733 | C | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $20,000 | 2021 |
| Kirk Day School | U | Town and Country, MO | 2 | $19,774 | 2024 |
| Cypress 35-2371188 | D | Evansville, IN | 1 | $18,200 | 2024 |
| Iowa Safe Schools 73-1710056 | C | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $15,000 | 2023 |
| Grow & Learn | U | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $15,000 | 2023 |
| World Food Program USA | U | Washington, DC | 1 | $13,000 | 2019 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church | U | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $13,000 | 2019 |
| Science Center of Iowa 42-6097912 | B | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $13,000 | 2019 |
| Pursuit of Innovation 47-1895137 | C | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 |
| Home Inc 45-1434441 | C | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $8,000 | 2024 |
| Guardian Scholars Foundation 47-2938413 | C | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $7,000 | 2018 |
| Ace Ministries 83-1585102 | C | Lawrenceburg, KY | 1 | $6,500 | 2019 |
| Knock and Drop Iowa 85-0633938 | C | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Catching the Dream 85-0360858 | B | Albuquerque, NM | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Genesis Youth Foundation 80-0965193 | C | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| St Anthony's School 36-4560974 | D | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $2,190 | 2019 |
| Holy Family School 42-1148926 | B | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $1,996 | 2019 |
| YMCA of Greater Des Moines | U | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $1,625 | 2019 |
| Christ the King School | U | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $1,417 | 2019 |
| St Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic School | U | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $987 | 2019 |
| Sacred Heart School | U | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $846 | 2019 |
| St Joseph School | U | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $699 | 2019 |
| Holy Trinity School | U | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $442 | 2019 |
| St Augustine School 42-0772568 | D | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $246 | 2019 |
| St Pius X Catholic School | U | Urbandale, IA | 1 | $147 | 2019 |
| St Francis of Assisi School 42-0822991 | D | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $37 | 2019 |
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 65 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dowling Catholic High School West Des Moines, IA | U | $100,000 | paid | SCIENCE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE SUPPORT | 202611269349104451 |
| 2025 | By Degrees Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $75,000 | paid | PROJECT SUPPORT | 202611269349104451 |
| 2025 | Living History Farms Foundation Urbandale, IA | B | $60,000 | paid | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | 202611269349104451 |
| 2025 | Easter Seals of Iowa Des Moines, IA | C | $35,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202611269349104451 |
| 2025 | University of California San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | C | $30,000 | paid | RESEARCH SUPPORT | 202611269349104451 |
| 2024 | Living History Farms Urbandale, IA | C | $80,000 | paid | LHF Cultivating Our Future campaign | 202541329349102179 |
| 2024 | Above Beyond Cancer West Des Moines, IA | D | $28,638 | paid | Hotel Program Support | 202541329349102179 |
| 2024 | Easter Seals of Iowa Des Moines, IA | C | $28,638 | paid | Respite and Summer Camp programs | 202541329349102179 |
| 2024 | Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | C | $25,000 | paid | Feeding the Future program | 202541329349102179 |
| 2024 | Children and Families of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $25,000 | paid | Child Development Center | 202541329349102179 |
| 2024 | By Degrees Foundation Des Moines, IA | C | $20,000 | paid | children and education support | 202541329349102179 |
| 2024 | Cypress Evansville, IN | D | $18,200 | paid | Journey to Justice | 202541329349102179 |
| 2024 | Kirk Day School St Louis, MO | U | $16,524 | paid | purchase of 3 Chromebook carts | 202541329349102179 |
| 2024 | Home Inc Des Moines, IA | C | $8,000 | paid | appliances for 16 new homes | 202541329349102179 |
| 2024 | Knock and Drop Iowa Des Moines, IA | C | $5,000 | paid | food pantry services | 202541329349102179 |
| 2024 | Genesis Youth Foundation Des Moines, IA | C | $5,000 | paid | athletic equipment and tutoring | 202541329349102179 |
| 2023 | Living History Farms Urbandale, IA | C | $40,000 | paid | HOUSING | 202431349349101798 |
| 2023 | By Degrees Foundation Des Moines, IA | C | $30,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202431349349101798 |
| 2023 | D Squared Homes for the Homeless Chander, AZ | U | $30,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202431349349101798 |
| 2023 | Easter Seals Des Moines, IA | U | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202431349349101798 |
| 2023 | Iowa Healthiest State Des Moines, IA | U | $25,000 | paid | HEALTH | 202431349349101798 |
| 2023 | Iowa Safe Schools Des Moines, IA | C | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202431349349101798 |
| 2023 | Grow & Learn West Des Moines, IA | U | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202431349349101798 |
| 2022 | Iowa Healthiest State Des Moines, IA | U | $25,000 | paid | HEALTH | 202321339349100902 |
| 2022 | Anawin Housing Des Moines, IA | U | $25,000 | paid | HOUSING | 202321339349100902 |
| 2022 | Boys & Girls Club Des Moines, IA | U | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202321339349100902 |
| 2022 | Des Moines Symphony Des Moines, IA | C | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202321339349100902 |
| 2022 | East High School Alumni Foundation Des Moines, IA | C | $25,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202321339349100902 |
| 2022 | Easter Seals Des Moines, IA | U | $24,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202321339349100902 |
| 2022 | Above & Beyond Cancer Des Moines, IA | C | $20,500 | paid | HEALTH | 202321339349100902 |
| 2022 | First Tee of Central Iowa Clive, IA | U | $20,000 | paid | HOUSING | 202321339349100902 |
| 2022 | Orphan Care Alliance Louisville, KY | B | $10,000 | paid | HOUSING | 202321339349100902 |
| 2022 | Catching the Dream Albuquerque, NM | B | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202321339349100902 |
| 2021 | Children and Families of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $25,000 | paid | HOUSING | 202221339349100432 |
| 2021 | Iowa Healthiest State Des Moines, IA | U | $25,000 | paid | HEALTH | 202221339349100432 |
| 2021 | Anawin Housing Des Moines, IA | U | $25,000 | paid | HOUSUNG | 202221339349100432 |
| 2021 | Boys & Girls Club Des Moines, IA | U | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202221339349100432 |
| 2021 | First Tee of Central Iowa Clive, IA | U | $20,000 | paid | HOUSING | 202221339349100432 |
| 2021 | Can Play West Des Moines, IA | C | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202221339349100432 |
| 2021 | Above & Beyond Cancer Des Moines, IA | C | $15,000 | paid | HEALTH | 202221339349100432 |
| 2021 | Orphan Care Alliance Louisville, KY | B | $15,000 | paid | HOUSING | 202221339349100432 |
| 2020 | Food Bank of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $50,000 | paid | FOOD | 202111319349102481 |
| 2020 | By Degrees Foundation Des Moines, IA | C | $35,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202111319349102481 |
| 2019 | Science Center of Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $13,000 | paid | SCIENCE EDUCATION | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | St Andrew's Episcopal Church Des Moines, IA | U | $13,000 | paid | ESL and Sewing Program | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | World Food Program USA Washington, DC | U | $13,000 | paid | FOOD SECURITY | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | Ace Ministries Lawrenceburg, KY | C | $6,500 | paid | Support a foster and adoptive kids camp and foster/adoptive family retreat and training center in Kentucky | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | Dowling Catholic High School West Des Moines, IA | U | $3,993 | paid | Covering the cost of reduced meals for qualified students | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | Kirk Day School Town and Country, MO | U | $3,250 | paid | Technology upgrade for Chrome book purchase | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | St Anthony's School Des Moines, IA | D | $2,190 | paid | Covering the cost of reduced meals for qualified students | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | Holy Family School Des Moines, IA | B | $1,996 | paid | Covering the cost of reduced meals for qualified students | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | YMCA of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA | U | $1,625 | paid | provide young adults with opportunities to build confidence, set goals, and create a healthy lifestyle through mentor-based interactions centered around bicycling. | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | First Tee of Central Iowa Clive, IA | U | $1,625 | paid | To impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | Christ the King School Des Moines, IA | U | $1,417 | paid | Covering the cost of reduced meals for qualified students | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | St Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic School Des Moines, IA | U | $987 | paid | Covering the cost of reduced meals for qualified students | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | Sacred Heart School West Des Moines, IA | U | $846 | paid | Covering the cost of reduced meals for qualified students | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | St Joseph School Des Moines, IA | U | $699 | paid | Covering the cost of reduced meals for qualified students | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | Holy Trinity School Des Moines, IA | U | $442 | paid | Covering the cost of reduced meals for qualified students | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | St Augustine School Des Moines, IA | D | $246 | paid | Covering the cost of reduced meals for qualified students | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | St Pius X Catholic School Urbandale, IA | U | $147 | paid | Covering the cost of reduced meals for qualified students | 202011139349100901 |
| 2019 | St Francis of Assisi School West Des Moines, IA | D | $37 | paid | Covering the cost of reduced meals for qualified students | 202011139349100901 |
| 2018 | Living History Farms Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | PAYMENTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | 201911339349103166 |
| 2018 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | B | $10,000 | paid | PAYMENTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | 201911339349103166 |
| 2018 | Pursuit of Innovation Des Moines, IA | C | $10,000 | paid | PAYMENTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | 201911339349103166 |
| 2018 | Guardian Scholars Foundation West Des Moines, IA | C | $7,000 | paid | PAYMENTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS | 201911339349103166 |
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.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.1 | 202611269349104451 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202541329349102179 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202431349349101798 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202321339349100902 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202221339349100432 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202111319349102481 |
| 990PF | 2019 | 2019-12-31 | not stated | 2019v5.1 | 202011139349100901 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201911339349103166 |
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/421207818.json.
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