Private foundation · Wilmington, DE (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Donna and Dave Nelson Family Foundation
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 9 totaling $101,000
- Typical grant
- $2,500 to $16,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $12,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “St. Paul's Capital Campaign towards the Courtyard Stage”
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 9.
- Total giving that year
- $101,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101K | $101K | 9 |
| 2023 | $168K | $168K | 7 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- David E NelsonPres, dir
- Donna K NelsonDir, sec
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Charitable Event
- St. Louis Choir Loft Art Project
- St. Paul's Capital Campaign towards the Courtyard Stage
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul the Apostle Catholic School | Memphis, Shelby County | St. Paul's Capital Campaign towards the Courtyard Stage | $25K |
| Saint Louis Catholic Church | Memphis, Shelby County | St. Louis Choir Loft Art Project | $22K |
| Page-Robbins Adult Day Services Inc. | Collierville, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $16K |
| Collierville Partners in Education | Collierville, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $15K |
| Christian Brothers La Salle High School | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $12K |
| Ave Maria Home | Bartlett, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Collierville Education Foundation Inc. | Collierville, Shelby County | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| St Agnes Academy - St Dominic School | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Junior League of Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General & Unrestricted | $500 |