Funding search · EIN 476678311 · Springfield, IL

M G Nelson Family Foundation

Name: M G Nelson Family Foundation grants, 2022–2025
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

113
grants reported: $3.6M
total given: 2022–2025
filing years: $5,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

4 grants matching “volunteerism” · $12,500

$3,500
The League Club · Naples, FL · 2025
To strengthen communities through fellowship, education, volunteerism, and philanthropy
$3,000
The League Club · Naples, FL · 2024
To strengthen communities through fellowship, education, volunteerism, and philanthropy
$3,000
The League Club · Naples, FL · 2023
To strengthen communities through fellowship, education, volunteerism, and philanthropy
$3,000
The League Club · Naples, FL · 2022
To strengthen communities through fellowship, education, volunteerism, and philanthropy

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

University of Illinois Foundation3 grants · $580,000
Compass for Kids4 grants · $490,000
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation1 grant · $372,911
Kidzeum of Health & Science4 grants · $350,000
Naples Botanical Garden4 grants · $325,000
Memorial Medical Center Foundation4 grants · $218,000
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln2 grants · $215,000
Artis Naples4 grants · $200,000
Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois1 grant · $100,000
Nch Center for Philanthropy3 grants · $70,000

Giving over time

$929,411

2022

$837,500

2023

$818,918

2024

$972,100

2025

Grant history

The 100 largest of 113 grants.

$380,000
University of Illinois Foundation · Champaign, IL · 2025
To advance the interests and welfare of the university of illinois.
$372,911
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2022
To support the exhibits and programs of the abraham lincoln presidential library and museum
$220,000
Compass for Kids · Springfield, IL · 2024
To provide after-school and summer programs to underserved children in springfield public schools.
$205,000
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln · Springfield, IL · 2023
To fund grants and scholarships in springfield and surrounding communities
$150,000
Compass for Kids · Springfield, IL · 2023
To provide after-school and summer programs to underserved children in springfield public schools.
$130,000
University of Illinois Foundation · Champaign, IL · 2024
To advance the interests and welfare of the university of illinois.
$125,000
Naples Botanical Garden · Naples, FL · 2025
To help support garden and plant exhibits, educational programs, and conservation initiatives.
$100,000
Compass for Kids · Springfield, IL · 2025
To provide after-school and summer programs to underserved children in springfield public schools.
$100,000
Kidzeum of Health & Science · Springfield, IL · 2025
To assist in the creation of experiences of learning and discovery through play for children.
$100,000
Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois · Springfield, IL · 2024
To enable young people to reach their full potential by providing character building activities, academic programs, and healthy activities.
$100,000
Kidzeum of Health & Science · Springfield, IL · 2024
To assist in the creation of experiences of learning and discovery through play for children.
$100,000
Kidzeum of Health & Science · Springfield, IL · 2023
To assist in the creation of experiences of learning and discovery through play for children.
$100,000
Naples Botanical Garden · Naples, FL · 2023
To help support garden and plant exhibits, educational programs, and conservation initiatives.
$75,000
Naples Botanical Garden · Naples, FL · 2022
To help support garden and plant exhibits, educational programs, and conservation initiatives.
$70,000
University of Illinois Foundation · Champaign, IL · 2023
To advance the interests and welfare of the university of illinois.
$60,500
Memorial Medical Center Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2025
Public hospital
$57,500
Memorial Medical Center Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2024
Public hospital
$50,000
Artis Naples · Naples, FL · 2025
Support art community in naples fl area
$50,000
Nch Center for Philanthropy · Naples, FL · 2025
To ensure the healthcare system provides high quality and comprehensive care to everyone in need.
$50,000
Artis Naples · Naples, FL · 2024
Support art community in naples fl area
$50,000
Artis Naples · Naples, FL · 2023
Support art community in naples fl area
$50,000
Memorial Medical Center Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2023
Public hospital
$50,000
Artis Naples · Naples, FL · 2022
Support art community in naples fl area
$50,000
Guadalupe Center · Naples, FL · 2022
To help break the cycle of poverty through education for the children of immokalee.
$50,000
Kidzeum of Health & Science · Springfield, IL · 2022
To assist in the creation of experiences of learning and discovery through play for children.
$50,000
Memorial Medical Center Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2022
Public hospital
$35,000
Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery · Springfield, IL · 2024
To provide care and support to children in need.
$30,000
Copper Coin Ballet Company · Springfield, IL · 2022
To fund collaborative projects and create efforts of the region.
$25,000
Naples Botanical Garden · Naples, FL · 2024
To help support garden and plant exhibits, educational programs, and conservation initiatives.
$25,000
Bay Education Foundation · Panama City, FL · 2023
To support the educational development of our students by providing enhanced opportunities for a quality education and promoting community involvement.
$25,000
Lincoln Memorial Gardens · Springfield, IL · 2023
To fund the re-creation of the native landscape of lincoln memorial gardens.
$25,000
Educational Center for the Visually Impaired · Springfield, IL · 2022
To provide services to the visually impaired in central illinois.
$25,000
Lincoln Memorial Gardens · Springfield, IL · 2022
To fund the re-creation of the native landscape of lincoln memorial gardens.
$25,000
Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery · Springfield, IL · 2022
To provide care and support to children in need.
$25,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois · Springfield, IL · 2022
To provide supportive places for families to stay while their child is receiving medical care.
$25,000
Salvation Army · Springfield, IL · 2022
To fund the assistance of homeless and needy families.
$25,000
The Parent Place · Springfield, IL · 2022
To teach local parents and professionals in springfield, illinois effective parenting skills.
$20,000
Hole in the Wall Wildlife Fund · Naples, FL · 2025
To protect the environment while providing a setting for members to golf and socialize.
$20,000
Bay Education Foundation · Panama City, FL · 2022
To support the educational development of our students by providing enhanced opportunities for a quality education and promoting community involvement.
$20,000
Compass for Kids · Springfield, IL · 2022
To provide after-school and summer programs to underserved children in springfield public schools.
$15,000
Oak Ridge Cemetary Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2023
To preserve the history of the final resting place of abraham lincoln.
$13,418
Springfield Public School District 186 · Springfield, IL · 2024
To support and enhance educational, extra-curricular, and inter-scholastic programs, and to strengthen the relationship between the public schools and the springfield community.
$10,500
Springfield Public School District 186 · Springfield, IL · 2022
To support and enhance educational, extra-curricular, and inter-scholastic programs, and to strengthen the relationship between the public schools and the springfield community.
$10,000
Capitol Illini Angel Fund · Champaign, IL · 2025
To provide university of illinois' exciting new startups with an initial investment and support.
$10,000
Hole in the Wall Wildlife Fund · Naples, FL · 2024
To protect the environment while providing a setting for members to golf and socialize.
$10,000
Lincoln Memorial Gardens · Springfield, IL · 2024
To fund the re-creation of the native landscape of lincoln memorial gardens.
$10,000
Nch Center for Philanthropy · Naples, FL · 2024
To ensure the healthcare system provides high quality and comprehensive care to everyone in need.
$10,000
Hole in the Wall Wildlife Fund · Naples, FL · 2023
To protect the environment while providing a setting for members to golf and socialize.
$10,000
Nch Center for Philanthropy · Naples, FL · 2023
To ensure the healthcare system provides high quality and comprehensive care to everyone in need.
$10,000
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln · Springfield, IL · 2022
To fund grants and scholarships in springfield and surrounding communities
$10,000
Hole in the Wall Wildlife Fund · Naples, FL · 2022
To protect the environment while providing a setting for members to golf and socialize.
$10,000
Naples Community Hospital Foundation · Naples, FL · 2022
To provide high quality and comprehensive care to everyone in need.
$8,100
Springfield Public School District 186 · Springfield, IL · 2025
To support and enhance educational, extra-curricular, and inter-scholastic programs, and to strengthen the relationship between the public schools and the springfield community.
$8,000
Springfield Public School District 186 · Springfield, IL · 2023
To support and enhance educational, extra-curricular, and inter-scholastic programs, and to strengthen the relationship between the public schools and the springfield community.
$6,000
Contact Ministries · Springfield, IL · 2025
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 assista… read allTo 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. less
$5,000
Fellowship of Christian Athletes · Kansas City, MO · 2025
To fund the development of christian athletes through engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches and athletes.
$5,000
Folds of Honor Foundation · Owasso, OK · 2025
To provide educational scholarships for qualifying spouses and/or dependent children of military service men and women.
$5,000
Operation Healing Forces · Tampa, FL · 2025
To provide support to the special operations service members, veterans, and their families across every branch of the sof community.
$5,000
Our Saviors Lutheran · Springfield, IL · 2025
To support the teaching of the lutheran church-missouri synod in the church and classroom.
$5,000
Southern Illinois University Foundation · Carbondale, IL · 2025
To maximize private support for southern illinois university carbondale to assist the university in achieving its long-range goals
$5,000
St Aloysius Catholic School · Springfield, IL · 2025
To support students becoming faithful disciples of christ through spirtitual and academic formation based on the gospel of jesus christ.
$5,000
The Rees Carillon Society · Springfield, IL · 2025
To assist in the promotion and improvement of the thomas rees memorial carillon.
$5,000
Contact Ministries · Springfield, IL · 2024
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 assista… read allTo 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. less
$5,000
Fellowship of Christian Athletes · Kansas City, MO · 2024
To fund the development of christian athletes through engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches and athletes.
$5,000
Folds of Honor Foundation · Owasso, OK · 2024
To provide educational scholarships for qualifying spouses and/or dependent children of military service men and women.
$5,000
Girls Scouts of Central Illinois · Springfield, IL · 2024
To build girls in the local communnity of courage, confidence, and character through activities.
$5,000
Southern Illinois University Foundation · Carbondale, IL · 2024
To maximize private support for southern illinois university carbondale to assist the university in achieving its long-range goals
$5,000
Warrior Homes of Collier · Naples, FL · 2024
To fund housing for local veterans and to educate the public on the needs of local veterans.
$5,000
Fellowship of Christian Athletes · Kansas City, MO · 2023
To fund the development of christian athletes through engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches and athletes.
$5,000
Southern Illinois University Foundation · Carbondale, IL · 2023
To maximize private support for southern illinois university carbondale to assist the university in achieving its long-range goals
$5,000
Ann T Havey Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2022
To provide clothing to newborn babies and their families in springfield.
$5,000
Southern Illinois University Foundation · Carbondale, IL · 2022
To maximize private support for southern illinois university carbondale to assist the university in achieving its long-range goals
$4,500
King'S Daughters Organization · Springfield, IL · 2025
To help support and care for the well-being of the seniors in the springfield community.
$3,500
The League Club · Naples, FL · 2025
To strengthen communities through fellowship, education, volunteerism, and philanthropy
$3,500
Sertoma Club of Springfield Il · Springfield, IL · 2024
To improve the quality of life today for those at risk or impacted by hearing loss through education and support.
$3,000
Springfield Celts Rugby Football Club · Springfield, IL · 2025
To provide the springfield community with the opportunity to compete in rugby matches regardless of previous experience.
$3,000
Susan Shigemura Memorial Golf Fund · Springfield, IL · 2025
To provide scholarships to college-bound female athletes.
$3,000
The League Club · Naples, FL · 2024
To strengthen communities through fellowship, education, volunteerism, and philanthropy
$3,000
The Rees Carillon Society · Springfield, IL · 2024
To assist in the promotion and improvement of the thomas rees memorial carillon.
$3,000
Copper Coin Ballet Company · Springfield, IL · 2023
To fund collaborative projects and create efforts of the region.
$3,000
The League Club · Naples, FL · 2023
To strengthen communities through fellowship, education, volunteerism, and philanthropy
$3,000
The League Club · Naples, FL · 2022
To strengthen communities through fellowship, education, volunteerism, and philanthropy
$2,500
Chatham Jaycees · Chatham, IL · 2025
To provide young people the opportunity to develop personal and leadership skills through local community services and organizational involvement.
$2,500
Springfield Pickleball Club · Springfield, IL · 2025
To provide members the opportunity to play pickleball with one another and to promote the sport within the community.
$2,000
Gonzo'S Legacy the Zack Defreitas Project · Springfield, IL · 2025
To bring the sport of hockey to young athletes through providing equipment, ice time, coaching, and mentorship.
$2,000
Sertoma Club of Springfield Il · Springfield, IL · 2025
To improve the quality of life today for those at risk or impacted by hearing loss through education and support.
$2,000
Benevolent Order of Elks of the World · Springfield, IL · 2024
To unite all elks across the state of illinois.
$2,000
Chatham Jaycees · Chatham, IL · 2024
To provide young people the opportunity to develop personal and leadership skills through local community services and organizational involvement.
$2,000
Copper Coin Ballet Company · Springfield, IL · 2024
To fund collaborative projects and create efforts of the region.
$2,000
Gonzo'S Legacy the Zack Defreitas Project · Springfield, IL · 2024
To bring the sport of hockey to young athletes through providing equipment, ice time, coaching, and mentorship.
$2,000
Springfield Pickleball Club · Springfield, IL · 2024
To provide members the opportunity to play pickleball with one another and to promote the sport within the community.
$2,000
Susan Shigemura Memorial Golf Fund · Springfield, IL · 2024
To provide scholarships to college-bound female athletes.
$2,000
The James Project · Springfield, IL · 2024
To support sangamon county foster families by providing houses, parental support, children's provisions, and a community of supporters, and to recruit additional foster families.
$2,000
Fellowship of Christian Athletes · Kansas City, MO · 2022
To fund the development of christian athletes through engaging, equipping, and empowering coaches and athletes.
$1,500
Kiwanis Club of Springfield Downtown Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2025
To improve the local community through service projects and sponsored youth programs.
$1,500
Kiwanis Club of Springfield Downtown Foundation · Springfield, IL · 2024
To improve the local community through service projects and sponsored youth programs.
$1,000
4 the Kids Fund · Springfield, IL · 2025
To provide a more tolerable hospital experience for the youth.
$1,000
Chatham Friends of the Parks · Chatham, IL · 2025
To improve, maintain, promote appreciation of, and provide other beneficial services to the parks, green spaces, and recreation facilities in and around the village of chatham, il.
$1,000
Friend in Deed · Springfield, IL · 2024
To provide food to food-insecure central illinois families with meals during the holidays.
$1,000
Friends of Uis Performing Arts · Springfield, IL · 2024
To support the performing arts at the university of illinois springfield campus.

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