Mg Nelson Family Foundation

Mg Nelson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Springfield, Illinois with $19.4M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$19.4Mtotal assets
2015IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Mg Nelson Family Foundation has awarded

21 grantees · $838K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Community Foundation For The Land Of Lincoln $205K
  • Compass For Kids $150K
  • Kidzeum Of Health & Science $100K
  • Naples Botanical Garden $100K
  • University Of Illinois Foundation $70K
  • Memorial Medical Center Foundation $50K
  • Artis Naples $50K
  • Lincoln Memorial Gardens $25K
  • Bay Education Foundation $25K
  • Oak Ridge Cemetary Foundation $15K
  • Nch Center For Philanthropy $10K
  • Hole In The Wall Wildlife Fund $10K
  • Springfield Public School District 186 $8K
  • Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $5K
  • Southern Illinois University Foundation $5K
  • Copper Coin Ballet Company $3K
  • The League Club $3K
  • Wooden It Be Lovely $1K
  • Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence $1K
  • The Rees Carillon Society $1K
  • Friend In Deed $500

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$552K
  • FY2020$441K
  • FY2021$213K
  • FY2022$929K
  • FY2023$838K

About Mg Nelson Family Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersSpringfield, Illinois
  • EIN476678311
  • IRS ruling2015

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mg Nelson Family Foundation?

Mg Nelson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Springfield, Illinois with $19.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Mg Nelson Family 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 Mg Nelson Family Foundation?

Mg Nelson Family Foundation's EIN is 476678311. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Mg Nelson Family Foundation?

Private foundations like Mg Nelson Family 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 Mg Nelson Family 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.