Private foundation · Columbia
The Hermoine and Glen Nelson Foundation
In 2025 it gave 7 grants worth $710,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Wilson County. A typical grant was $40,000 to $200,000.
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
- 7 totaling $710,000 · 1 in Wilson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $40,000 to $200,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $70,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Wilson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $710,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $710K | $710K | 7 |
| 2024 | $670K | $670K | 8 |
| 2023 | $660K | $660K | 7 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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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- Barbara Nelson LambersonPresident
- Thomas LambersonTreasurer
- Nelson LambersonSecretary
- Claudia LambersonDirector
- Mike ChildreeDirector
- First Farmers Merchants BankTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 5 |
| $100,000 or more | 2 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Wilson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks House | Lebanon, Wilson County | Program support | $75K |
| Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital | Nashville, Davidson County | Program support | $250K |
| Jordan Thomas Foundation | Brentwood, Williamson County | Program support | $200K |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Program support | $70K |
| Down Syndrome Association of Middle TN | Mt Juliet | Program support | $45K |
| Beyond the Horizon Corporation | Brentwood, Williamson County | Program support | $40K |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Program support | $30K |