James and Aune Nelson Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

James and Aune Nelson Foundation is a private foundation based in Godfrey, Illinois with $18.7M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$18.7Mtotal assets

1998IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants James and Aune Nelson Foundation has awarded

9 grantees · $1.1M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

The Natrue Institute $595K
Great Rivers Land Trust $221K
Sierra Club Foundation $200K
Mississippi River Confluence Foundation $25K
Treehouse Wildlife Center Inc $20K
Riverlands Audubon Center $15K
Friends Of Pere Marquette $13K
Lewis & Clark Community College Foundation $5K
Southern Illinois Prescribed Burn Association $2K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$947K
FY2019$1M
FY2020$969K
FY2021$1M
FY2022$1.1M

About James and Aune Nelson Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersGodfrey, Illinois
EIN371371840
IRS ruling1998

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is James and Aune Nelson Foundation?

James and Aune Nelson Foundation is a private foundation based in Godfrey, Illinois with $18.7M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does James and Aune Nelson Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of James and Aune Nelson Foundation?

James and Aune Nelson Foundation's EIN is 371371840. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from James and Aune Nelson Foundation?

Private foundations like James and Aune Nelson Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with James and Aune Nelson Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.