Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The M G Nelson Family Foundation, based in Springfield, Illinois, is a private foundation with assets totaling $19,306,332. The foundation's annual expenses amount to $1,049,556, while its revenue is $1,017,032. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus but has funded projects in various cities across the United States, including Benton, Carbondale, Champaign, Dallas, Estero, Kansas City, Naples, North Palm Beach, Panama City, Petersburg, Springfield, Tallahassee, Washington, and Windmere. It operates primarily in the states of DC, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, and Texas. The foundation is managed by Marion G Nelson Jr, who serves as a trustee, dedicating 20 hours per week to the foundation and receiving a compensation of $89,851.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
21 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $372,911 | ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION | TO SUPPORT THE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS OF THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM | Springfield, IL, US | 2023 |
| $205,000 | COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE LAND OF LINCOLN | TO FUND GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS IN SPRINGFIELD AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES | Springfield, IL, US | 2024 |
| $150,000 | COMPASS FOR KIDS | TO PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS TO UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | Springfield, IL, US | 2024 |
| $100,000 | KIDZEUM OF HEALTH & SCIENCE | TO ASSIST IN THE CREATION OF EXPERIENCES OF LEARNING AND DISCOVERY THROUGH PLAY FOR CHILDREN. | Springfield, IL, US | 2024 |
| $100,000 | NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN | TO HELP SUPPORT GARDEN AND PLANT EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES. | Naples, FL, US | 2024 |
| $75,000 | NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN | TO HELP SUPPORT GARDEN AND PLANT EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES. | Naples, FL, US | 2023 |
| $70,000 | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION | TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. | Champaign, IL, US | 2024 |
| $51,000 | MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | PUBLIC HOSPITAL | Springfield, IL, US | 2022 |
| $50,000 | ARTIS NAPLES | SUPPORT ART COMMUNITY IN NAPLES FL AREA | Naples, FL, US | 2023 |
| $50,000 | GUADALUPE CENTER | TO HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATION FOR THE CHILDREN OF IMMOKALEE. | Naples, FL, US | 2023 |
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Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
MG
MARION G NELSON JR
| TRUSTEE | $89,851 | 2024 |
MARION G NELSON JR
TRUSTEE
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