Private foundation · EIN 62-1317088 · Columbia, Tennessee

The Hermoine and Glen Nelson Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $710K total, median $70K. 100% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$710K
Median grant
$70K
Stays in TN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Monroe Carell Jr Children's HospitalNashville, TNProgram support$250K
Jordan Thomas FoundationBrentwood, TNProgram support$200K
Brooks HouseLebanon, TNProgram support$75K
Ronald McDonald House NashvilleNashville, TNProgram support$70K
Down Syndrome Association of Middle TnMount Juliet, TNProgram support$45K
Beyond the Horizon CorporationBrentwood, TNProgram support$40K
Vanderbilt University Gift & Donor ServicesNashville, TNProgram support$30K

About this foundation

The Hermoine and Glen Nelson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbia, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 The Hermoine and Glen Nelson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Hermoine and Glen Nelson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $710K across 7 grants, a median of $70K.

Where does The Hermoine and Glen Nelson Foundation give?

Tennessee (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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