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Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson

Clear Lake, Iowa  ·  EIN 873928548  ·  Private foundation

Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson is a private foundation based in Clear Lake, Iowa. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $764K in grants paid and $9.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 93 individual grants from this funder — $1.3M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$764K
Annual giving (FY2024)
$9.1M
Total assets
93
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson funds

Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, housing & homelessness, youth development.

Arts & CultureHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, women girls.

familieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Redeemer Bible Church
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Minnetonka, MN$100K2024
Plymouth Bible Baptist Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Plymouth, IA$80K2024
World Harvest Outreach
BLDG. FLOAT PLANE, HANGAR
Shell Lake, WI$65K2024
Open Bible Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Clear Lake, IA$60K2024
Infaith
ASHLEY COLMAN
Exton, PA$50K2024
Clear Lake Classical
SCHOOL GRANT
Clear Lake, IA$50K2024
Trinity Academy Inc
SECURITY VEHICLE
Wichita, KS$50K2024
Redeemer Bible Church
SUPPORT
Minnetonka, MN$50K2023
Clear Lake Classical
BUILDING FUND
Clear Lake, IA$50K2023
World Harvest Outreach
SUPPORT
Shell Lake, WI$30K2023
Goserv Global Inc
MOVING ASSISTANCE
Eagle Grove, IA$30K2024
Clear Lake Community Shools
GENERAL SUPPORT
Clear Lake, IA$27K2024
Youth Horizons
GENERAL SUPPORT
Wichita, KS$25K2024
Mason City Family YMCA
GENERAL SUPPORT
Mason City, IA$25K2024
Southwest Christian High School
BUILDING CAMPAIGN
Chaska, MN$25K2024

Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$125K
2023$380K
2024$764K

How to apply for funding from Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson

Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson'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 Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson

Does Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson accept grant applications?
Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson'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 Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson fund?
Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Redeemer Bible Church, Plymouth Bible Baptist Church, World Harvest Outreach. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson give in grants?
Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson reported $764K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.3M over 93 grants.
Where is Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson located?
Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson is based in Clear Lake, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 873928548.
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About this profile. This page is built from Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson'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 Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.