Nelson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-8069898
Foundation Overview
Based in Houston, TX, Nelson Family Foundation has awarded 193 grants totaling $970,523 to organizations in Texas, Massachusetts and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $54,505, with a median award of $2,250.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 34 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
85% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Houston (75%), Beaumont (8%), Austin (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 38% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Nelson Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | $200 | Fredericksburg, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Candlelighters | $5,000 | Stafford, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Casa De Esperanza | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Casa Juan Diego | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities | $11,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Birthright Of Beaumont | $500 | Beaumont, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Christus Foundation | $54,505 | Beaumont, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Md Anderson | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Diocesan Services Fund | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Dominican Sisters Of Houston | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Extra Special Teas | $1,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Houston Food Bank | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Inner City Catholic Schools | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Mexico Medical Mission | $2,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School | $2,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Open Dance Project | $3,700 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Open Door Mission | $500 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Special Olympics | $250 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Spring Spirit Baseball | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| St Agnes Academy | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $250 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| St Michaels Catholic Church | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Star Of Hope | $11,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The University Of Texas Law School | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The Will Erwin Headache Research | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Habitat For Horses | $100 | Alvin, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Fractured Atlas | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The Brookwood Community | $1,000 | Brookshire, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Shatterproof | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Se Tx | $250 | Beaumont, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Naval Postgraduate School Foundation | $5,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center | $2,250 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | $200 | Fredericksburg, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Casa Juan Diego | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Diocesan Services Fund | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Dominican Sisters Of Houston | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Extra Special Teas | $1,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Inner City Catholic Schools | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Mexico Medical Mission | $2,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School | $2,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Open Dance Project | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Open Door Mission | $500 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| St Agnes Academy | $11,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $250 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| St Michaels Catholic Church | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Star Of Hope | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Yellowstone Academy | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The University Of Texas Law School | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The Will Erwin Headache Research | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | $250 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Center For Carbon Removal - Carbon 180 | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Spring Spirit Baseball | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Christus Foundation | $32,500 | Beaumont, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Candlelighters | $5,000 | Stafford, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Casa De Esperanza | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Darby's Warrior Support | $10,000 | Searcy, AR, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Heights & Hills | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | $200 | Fredericksburg, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Casa Juan Diego | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Diocesan Services Fund | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Dominican Sisters Of Houston | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Extra Special Teas | $1,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Inner City Catholic Schools | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Mexico Medical Mission | $2,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School | $2,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Open Dance Project | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Open Door Mission | $500 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| St Agnes Academy | $11,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $250 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| St Michaels Catholic Church | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Star Of Hope | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Yellowstone Academy | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The University Of Texas Law School | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The Will Erwin Headache Research | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | $250 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Center For Carbon Removal - Carbon 180 | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Spring Spirit Baseball | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Christus Foundation | $32,500 | Beaumont, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Candlelighters | $5,000 | Stafford, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Casa De Esperanza | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Darby's Warrior Support | $10,000 | Searcy, AR, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Heights & Hills | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | $200 | Fredericksburg, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Casa Juan Diego | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Diocesan Services Fund | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Dominican Sisters Of Houston | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Extra Special Teas | $1,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Inner City Catholic Schools | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Mexico Medical Mission | $2,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School | $2,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Open Dance Project | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Open Door Mission | $500 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| St Agnes Academy | $11,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $250 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| St Michaels Catholic Church | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Star Of Hope | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Yellowstone Academy | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The University Of Texas Law School | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The Will Erwin Headache Research | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | $250 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Center For Carbon Removal - Carbon 180 | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Spring Spirit Baseball | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Christus Foundation | $32,500 | Beaumont, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Candlelighters | $5,000 | Stafford, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Casa De Esperanza | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Darby's Warrior Support | $10,000 | Searcy, AR, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Heights & Hills | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Casa Juan Diego | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | $200 | Fredericksburg, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Diocesan Services Fund | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Dominican Sisters Of Houston | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Extra Special Teas | $1,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Inner City Catholic Schools | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Mexico Medical Mission | $2,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School | $2,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Open Dance Project | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| St Agnes Academy | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $250 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| St Michaels Catholic Church | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Star Of Hope | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| The University Of Texas | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| The University Of Texas Law School | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| The Will Erwin Headache Research | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Open Door Mission | $500 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center | $1,540 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Supportcharitable Support | 2018 |
| The Rise School Of Houston | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Christus Foundation For Healthcare | $17,250 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Casa Juan Diego | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| St Agnes Academy | $6,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| St Michael School | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Strake Jesuit College Prep | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Star Of Hope | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Yellowstone Academy | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Mexico Medical Mission | $1,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Epilepsy Foundation Tx | $2,000 | Beaumont, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Spring Spirit Baseball | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Diocesan Services Fund | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Extra Special Teas | $1,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Inner City Catholic Schools | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| The Health Museum | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Open Dance Project | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Trans-mississippi Golf Association | $1,000 | Addison, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Houston Food Bank | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | $200 | Fredericksburg, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| The Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center | $2,290 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Supportcharitable Support | 2017 |
| The Rise School Of Houston | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| 100 Club Survivors Fund | $100 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Arrow Child & Family Ministries | $2,500 | Beaumont, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Casa Juan Diego | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Christus Foundation For Healthcare | $15,875 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Change Happens | $1,440 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Diocesan Services Fund | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Dominican Sisters Of Houston | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Epilepsy Foundation Tx | $3,100 | Beaumont, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Houston Inner City Catholic Schools | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Houston Parkinsons Society | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Jesuits Central & Southern | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | White Plains, NY, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Mexico Medical Mission | $1,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Nature Conservancy | $500 | Arlington, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center | $2,573 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Supportcharitable Support | 2016 |
| Open Dance Project | $2,100 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Partners In Mission | $5,000 | Westwood, MA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Spring Spirit Baseball | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| St Agnes Academy | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| St Michaels Church | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Star Of Hope | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Supportcharitable Support | 2016 |
| Strake Jesuit College Prep | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| The Rise School Of Houston | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Tx Children's Hospital | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| University Of Tx Austin | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Yellowstone Academy | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| His Fathers Heart Ministries | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-8069898 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3131 EASTSIDE ST STE 300 Houston, TX 77098-1919 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Nelson Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Treasurer, Dir | T Hunter Nelson |
|---|---|
| Vp & Secretary, Director | Betsy W Nelson |
| Director | T Hunter Nelson Jr |
| Director | Emily H Nelson |
Forms 990-PF
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