Grants paid in 2025
25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest University of Health SciencesYakima, WA | College scholarships | $45K |
| Spokane Colleges FoundationSpokane, WA | College scholarships | $30K |
| Northwest Nazarene UniversityNampa, ID | College scholarships | $23K |
| Whitworth UniversitySpokane, WA | College scholarships | $23K |
| Eastern Washington University FoundationCheney, WA | College scholarships | $18K |
| Lewis-Clark State CollegeLewiston, ID | College scholarships | $18K |
| Garden Terrace Senior LivingWenatchee, WA | Affordable housing for low income seniors | $5,000 |
| Alatheia Therapeutic Riding CenterWenatchee, WA | Riding programs for the disabled | $5,000 |
| Tri-Cities Union Gospel MissionPasco, WA | Womens childrens center construction | $5,000 |
| National Alliance for Mental Illness - Coeur D'AleneCoeur Dalene, ID | Programs for the mentally ill | $3,500 |
| Union Gospel MisionSpokane, WA | Homeless shelter | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food BankSpokane, WA | Food bank | $2,000 |
| United Way of North IdahoCoeur Dalene, ID | North Idaho charities | $2,000 |
| Morning Star Boys RanchSpokane, WA | Troubled boys ranch | $2,000 |
| Vanessa Behan Crisis NurserySpokane, WA | Crisis nursery | $1,500 |
| Planned ParenthoodSpokane, WA | Low income health center | $1,500 |
| Spokane Public Library FoundationSpokane, WA | Childrens programs | $1,500 |
| Odyssey Youth MovementSpokane, WA | LGBTQ programs | $1,500 |
| Northwest X TalksSpoakne, WA | Local Ted talk program | $1,500 |
| Youth for ChristSpokane, WA | After school programs | $1,000 |
| Pend Oreille County YesNewport, WA | Services for homeless youth | $1,000 |
| Electric City Wa Park DeptElectric City, WA | New city park construction | $1,000 |
| Thrive Chelan ValleyChelan, WA | Teen center after school programs | $1,000 |
| Maddie's PlaceSpokane, WA | Recovery nursery for babies withdrawing from substance abuse | $1,000 |
| Women Helping Women FundSpokane, WA | Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
By state: Washington 21 · Idaho 4
About this foundation
Roy and Leona Nelson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, administered in care of Scott B Lukins, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Roy and Leona 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 Roy and Leona Nelson Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $196K across 25 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Roy and Leona Nelson Foundation give?
Washington (21 grants), Idaho (4 grants), per its latest filing.
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