Sponsor a PurposeTodd and Shari Nelson Family
Grantmaking profile built from public IRS Form 990 filings.
| Location | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin |
| Grants on file | 34 |
| Total giving on file | $29.8M |
| Typical grant size | $876K |
| Most recent filing year | 2025 |
| Cause focus | General grantmaking |
| Website | https://nelson-foundation.org |
What they fund
- AFRICA EFFORTS - SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL MISSION
- ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR THOSE PURSUING HOSPITALITY OR CULINARY ARTS
- EDUCATION SUPPORT
- FREEZER FOR FOOD PANTRY
- HIGH QUALITY LOCAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Largest recipients on file
| Recipient | State | Grants | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| School District of Wisconsin Dells | WI | 4 | $29.0M |
| Legacy of Compassion Campaign | TX | 2 | $200K |
| National Mounted Warfare Foundation | OH | 2 | $200K |
| Ssm Health St Claire Foundation | WI | 2 | $150K |
| Nolan Ryan Foundation | TX | 2 | $50K |
| St Clare Health Foundation | WI | 2 | $50K |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc | WI | 2 | $25K |
| East Stroudsburg University Foundation | PA | 4 | $24K |
| Northampton County Area Community College Foundation | PA | 4 | $24K |
| Community Foundation of Monroe County | PA | 2 | $20K |
Other general grantmaking funders in Wisconsin
The Robert D and Patricia E KernThe Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncAlfred and Isabel Bader 2014 Charitable TrustUs Bank FoundationThe Searle Freedom TrustFund for Wisconsin Scholars Inc
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