Private foundation · Wilmington, DE (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Donna and Dave Nelson Family Foundation
In 2024 it gave 9 grants worth $101,000 to Tennessee groups, 9 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $2,500 to $16,000.
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 · 9 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500 to $16,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- 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? How we figure this
- 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 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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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 (1 grant)
- St. Louis Choir Loft Art Project (1 grant)
- St. Paul's Capital Campaign towards the Courtyard Stage (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 4 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |