Private foundation · EIN 43-6194040 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Earl Nelson Memorial Fund

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: 1 grants paid, $105K total, median $105K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$105K
Median grant
$105K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Missouri Law School FdnColumbia, MOUnrestricted general$105K

About this foundation

Earl Nelson Memorial Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of US Trust, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Earl Nelson Memorial Fund 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 Earl Nelson Memorial Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $105K across 1 grants, a median of $105K.

Where does Earl Nelson Memorial Fund give?

Missouri (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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