The William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Kansas City, Missouri · EIN 440558499 · Private foundation
The William Rockhill Nelson Trust is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2019) reports $1.8M in grants paid and $66.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 6 individual grants from this funder — $11.1M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The William Rockhill Nelson Trust funds
The William Rockhill Nelson Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nelson Gallery Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT | Kansas City, MO | $1.9M | 2024 |
| The Nelson Gallery Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT | Kansas City, MO | $1.9M | 2025 |
| The Nelson Gallery Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT | Kansas City, MO | $1.9M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The William Rockhill Nelson Trust
The William Rockhill Nelson Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at nelson-atkins.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The William Rockhill Nelson Trust
- Does The William Rockhill Nelson Trust accept grant applications?
- The William Rockhill Nelson Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The William Rockhill Nelson Trust fund?
- The William Rockhill Nelson Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The Nelson Gallery Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The William Rockhill Nelson Trust give in grants?
- The William Rockhill Nelson Trust reported $1.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.1M over 6 grants.
- Where is The William Rockhill Nelson Trust located?
- The William Rockhill Nelson Trust is based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 440558499.
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