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C and M Nelson Family Foundation

San Diego, California  ·  EIN 731694029  ·  Private foundation

C and M Nelson Family Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $562K in annual giving against $5.3M in assets. This page documents the 98 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for C and M Nelson Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$562K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$5.3M
Total assets
98
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What C and M Nelson Family Foundation funds

C and M Nelson Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), health care, housing & homelessness.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families.

black communitieschildrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for C and M Nelson Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Children's School
General Use
San Diego, CA$200K2017
The Living Coast
General Use
Chula Vista, CA$160K2020
The Children's School
General Use
San Diego, CA$150K2018
Force Blue
General Use
Montauk, NY$100K2020
Find Your Light
General Use
Los Angeles, CA$100K2022
Force Blue
General Use
Mount Pleasant, SC$90K2024
The Children's School
General Use
San Diego, CA$90K2020
The Children's School
General Use
San Diego, CA$71K2022
Heritage Christian School
General Use
Granada Hills, CA$60K2020
Madison Valley Hospital Foundation
General Use
Ennis, MT$50K2020
Junior Achievement So Nevada
General Use
Las Vegas, NV$50K2024
Find Your Light
General Use
Los Angeles, CA$50K2023
Junior Achievement So Nevada
General Use
Las Vegas, NV$50K2023
Heritage Christian School
General Use
Granada Hills, CA$48K2022
The Children's School
General Use
San Diego, CA$40K2024

C and M Nelson Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$280K
2018$223K
2020$562K
2022$432K
2023$413K
2024$402K

How to apply for funding from C and M Nelson Family Foundation

C and M Nelson Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about C and M Nelson Family Foundation

Does C and M Nelson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
C and M Nelson Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does C and M Nelson Family Foundation fund?
C and M Nelson Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Children's School, The Living Coast, The Children's School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does C and M Nelson Family Foundation give in grants?
C and M Nelson Family Foundation reported $562K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.3M over 98 grants.
Where is C and M Nelson Family Foundation located?
C and M Nelson Family Foundation is based in San Diego, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 731694029.
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About this profile. This page is built from C and M Nelson Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with C and M Nelson Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.