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Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation

Providence, Rhode Island  ·  EIN 050504814  ·  Private foundation

Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $5.5M in grants paid and $90.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 83 individual grants from this funder — $24.2M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$5.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$90.2M
Total assets
83
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation funds

Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, economic development, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include families, foster youth, low-income communities, men boys, women girls.

familiesfoster youthlow-income communitiesmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Brown University
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND PREPARE STUDENTS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY, NATION AND THE WORLD BY COMMUNICATING AND PRESERVING KNOWLEDGE
Providence, RI$6.0M2022
Institute for Advanced Study
THE INSTITUTE EXISTS TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT FUNDAMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP THE ORIGINAL, OFTEN SPECULATIVE, THINKING THAT PRODUCES ADVANCES IN KN
Princeton, NJ$3.5M2024
The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund
TO FOSTER INNOVATIVE IDEAS, SOLVING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ISSUES, AND ENABLING PROGRESS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES GLOBALLY.
New York, NY$2.3M2024
The Rockefeller University
TO SUPPORT ANNUAL FUND
New York, NY$2.1M2024
Brown University
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND PREPARE STUDENTS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY, NATION AND THE WORLD BY COMMUNICATING AND PRESERVING KNOWLEDGE
Providence, RI$1.2M2020
Columbia University
TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDING FOR TRANSPLATION RESEARCH ACROSS ALL ORGAN DISCIPLINES.
New York, NY$1.0M2023
New York Presbyterian Fund
TO RECEIVE, SOLICIT, AND ADMINISTER FUNDS TO BE APPLIED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES OF THE NY AND PRESB
New York, NY$1.0M2023
New York Presbyterian Fund
TO RECEIVE, SOLICIT, AND ADMINISTER FUNDS TO BE APPLIED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES OF THE NY AND PRESB
New York, NY$1.0M2020
Columbia University
TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDING FOR TRANSPLATION RESEARCH ACROSS ALL ORGAN DISCIPLINES.
New York, NY$1.0M2020
Rockefeller University
TO SUPPORT ANNUAL FUND
New York, NY$753K2020
The Rockefeller University
TO SUPPORT ANNUAL FUND
New York, NY$625K2023
Brown University
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND PREPARE STUDENTS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY, NATION AND THE WORLD BY COMMUNICATING AND PRESERVING KNOWLEDGE
Providence, RI$500K2023
Foundation to Combat Antiseminism
GENERAL SUPPORT
Foxborough, MA$500K2024
Harvard Business School
EDUCATIONAL - TO SUPPORT STUDENTS NEEDS
Cambridge, MA$300K2020
Rhode Island Community Foundation - Covid 19 Fund
RI'S LEADING PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION, ADDRESSING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INEQUITIES IN RI - RESPONSE TO COVID FUND
Providence, RI$258K2020

Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$5.5M
2022$6.0M
2023$3.9M
2024$8.8M

How to apply for funding from Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation

From Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“NO DEADLINES”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation

Does Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation fund?
Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Brown University, Institute for Advanced Study, The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation give in grants?
Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation reported $5.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $24.2M over 83 grants.
Where is Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation located?
Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation is based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 050504814.
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About this profile. This page is built from Jonathan 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 Jonathan M Nelson Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.