Private foundation · EIN 41-6526908 · Mobile, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Helen M Nelson Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $87K total, median $17K. 100% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$87K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in AL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 5 of 6 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Exchange Club Family CenterMobile, ALPrevent child abuse$22K
Penelope HouseMobile, ALSupport abused spouses & kids$22K
University of South AlabamaMobile, ALScholarships for the needy$17K
United Way of South West AlabamaMobile, ALUnrestricted charitable use$4,339
The Community FoundationMobile, ALUnrestricted charitable use$4,339

About this foundation

Helen M Nelson Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Mobile, Alabama, administered in care of Michael D Langan, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Helen M Nelson Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Helen M Nelson Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $87K across 6 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Helen M Nelson Charitable Tr give?

Alabama (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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