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M G Nelson Family Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 47-6678311 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $1.8M
- Grants reported
- 63
- Median grant
- $5K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | $972.1K |
| 2024 | 32 | $818.9K |
Where M G Nelson Family Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION | CHAMPAIGN, IL | TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. | 2025 | $380K |
| COMPASS FOR KIDS | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS TO UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | 2024 | $220K |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION | CHAMPAIGN, IL | TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. | 2024 | $130K |
| NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN | NAPLES, FL | TO HELP SUPPORT GARDEN AND PLANT EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES. | 2025 | $125K |
| KIDZEUM OF HEALTH & SCIENCE | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO ASSIST IN THE CREATION OF EXPERIENCES OF LEARNING AND DISCOVERY THROUGH PLAY FOR CHILDREN. | 2025 | $100K |
| KIDZEUM OF HEALTH & SCIENCE | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO ASSIST IN THE CREATION OF EXPERIENCES OF LEARNING AND DISCOVERY THROUGH PLAY FOR CHILDREN. | 2024 | $100K |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING CHARACTER BUILDING ACTIVITIES, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, AND HEALTHY ACTIVITIES. | 2024 | $100K |
| COMPASS FOR KIDS | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS TO UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | 2025 | $100K |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | SPRINGFIELD, IL | PUBLIC HOSPITAL | 2025 | $60.5K |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | SPRINGFIELD, IL | PUBLIC HOSPITAL | 2024 | $57.5K |
| ARTIS NAPLES | NAPLES, FL | SUPPORT ART COMMUNITY IN NAPLES FL AREA | 2025 | $50K |
| NCH CENTER FOR PHILANTHROPY | NAPLES, FL | TO ENSURE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE TO EVERYONE IN NEED. | 2025 | $50K |
| ARTIS NAPLES | NAPLES, FL | SUPPORT ART COMMUNITY IN NAPLES FL AREA | 2024 | $50K |
| MINI O'BEIRNE CRISIS NURSERY | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO PROVIDE CARE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN NEED. | 2024 | $35K |
| NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN | NAPLES, FL | TO HELP SUPPORT GARDEN AND PLANT EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES. | 2024 | $25K |
| HOLE IN THE WALL WILDLIFE FUND | NAPLES, FL | TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT WHILE PROVIDING A SETTING FOR MEMBERS TO GOLF AND SOCIALIZE. | 2025 | $20K |
| SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 186 | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL, EXTRA-CURRICULAR, AND INTER-SCHOLASTIC PROGRAMS, AND TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY. | 2024 | $13.4K |
| HOLE IN THE WALL WILDLIFE FUND | NAPLES, FL | TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT WHILE PROVIDING A SETTING FOR MEMBERS TO GOLF AND SOCIALIZE. | 2024 | $10K |
| CAPITOL ILLINI ANGEL FUND | CHAMPAIGN, IL | TO PROVIDE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS' EXCITING NEW STARTUPS WITH AN INITIAL INVESTMENT AND SUPPORT. | 2025 | $10K |
| NCH CENTER FOR PHILANTHROPY | NAPLES, FL | TO ENSURE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE TO EVERYONE IN NEED. | 2024 | $10K |
| LINCOLN MEMORIAL GARDENS | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO FUND THE RE-CREATION OF THE NATIVE LANDSCAPE OF LINCOLN MEMORIAL GARDENS. | 2024 | $10K |
| SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 186 | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL, EXTRA-CURRICULAR, AND INTER-SCHOLASTIC PROGRAMS, AND TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY. | 2025 | $8.1K |
| CONTACT MINISTRIES | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO PROVIDE FREE, ON-SITE PROGRAM SERVICES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO POVERTY-LEVEL FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SOLE INTENT TO INCREASE THEIR ECONOMICA SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND REDUCE THEIR DEPENDENCY ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. | 2025 | $6K |
| CONTACT MINISTRIES | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO PROVIDE FREE, ON-SITE PROGRAM SERVICES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO POVERTY-LEVEL FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SOLE INTENT TO INCREASE THEIR ECONOMICA SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND REDUCE THEIR DEPENDENCY ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. | 2024 | $5K |
| GIRLS SCOUTS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO BUILD GIRLS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNNITY OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER THROUGH ACTIVITIES. | 2024 | $5K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- MARION G NELSON JR
- Address
- 2225 GREENSIDE DR SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62704
- Phone
- 2174949593
- Deadlines
- NONE
- Application materials
- LETTER INDICATING NEEDS, PLANNED USES AND EXEMPT STATUS
- Restrictions
- CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3)
About this data
Figures are aggregated from M G Nelson Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.