M G Nelson Family Foundation
Private foundation · Springfield, IL · EIN 47-6678311 · reported 2025
31grants reported
$5,000median award
$2,000lower quartile
$500smallest grant
$972Ktotal paid
4states reached
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 4 of its 31 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $21K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University OF Illinois Foundation TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. | Champaign, IL | $380,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden TO HELP SUPPORT GARDEN AND PLANT EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES. | Naples, FL | $125,000 |
| Compass for Kids TO PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS TO UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | Springfield, IL | $100,000 |
| Kidzeum OF Health & Science TO ASSIST IN THE CREATION OF EXPERIENCES OF LEARNING AND DISCOVERY THROUGH PLAY FOR CHILDREN. | Springfield, IL | $100,000 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation PUBLIC HOSPITAL | Springfield, IL | $60,500 |
| Artis Naples SUPPORT ART COMMUNITY IN NAPLES FL AREA | Naples, FL | $50,000 |
| Nch Center for Philanthropy TO ENSURE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE TO EVERYONE IN NEED. | Naples, FL | $50,000 |
| Hole IN the Wall Wildlife Fund TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT WHILE PROVIDING A SETTING FOR MEMBERS TO GOLF AND SOCIALIZE. | Naples, FL | $20,000 |
| Capitol Illini Angel Fund TO PROVIDE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS' EXCITING NEW STARTUPS WITH AN INITIAL INVESTMENT AND SUPPORT. | Champaign, IL | $10,000 |
| Springfield Public School District 186 TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL, EXTRA-CURRICULAR, AND INTER-SCHOLASTIC PROGRAMS, AND TO STRENGTH | Springfield, IL | $8,100 |
| Contact Ministries TO PROVIDE FREE, ON-SITE PROGRAM SERVICES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO POVERTY-LEVEL FAMILIES AND INDI | Springfield, IL | $6,000 |
| Fellowship OF Christian Athletes TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES THROUGH ENGAGING, EQUIPPING, AND EMPOWERING COACHES AN | Kansas City, MO | $5,000 |
| Folds OF Honor Foundation TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR QUALIFYING SPOUSES AND/OR DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF MILITARY SER | Owasso, OK | $5,000 |
| Operation Healing Forces TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS EV | Tampa, FL | $5,000 |
| Our Saviors Lutheran TO SUPPORT THE TEACHING OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD IN THE CHURCH AND CLASSROOM. | Springfield, IL | $5,000 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation TO MAXIMIZE PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE TO ASSIST THE UNIVERSITY IN | Carbondale, IL | $5,000 |
| ST Aloysius Catholic School TO SUPPORT STUDENTS BECOMING FAITHFUL DISCIPLES OF CHRIST THROUGH SPIRTITUAL AND ACADEMIC FORMATION | Springfield, IL | $5,000 |
| The Rees Carillon Society TO ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE THOMAS REES MEMORIAL CARILLON. | Springfield, IL | $5,000 |
| King's Daughters Organization TO HELP SUPPORT AND CARE FOR THE WELL-BEING OF THE SENIORS IN THE SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY. | Springfield, IL | $4,500 |
| The League Club TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH FELLOWSHIP, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEERISM, AND PHILANTHROPY | Naples, FL | $3,500 |
| Springfield Celts Rugby Football Club TO PROVIDE THE SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE IN RUGBY MATCHES REGARDLESS OF | Springfield, IL | $3,000 |
| Susan Shigemura Memorial Golf Fund TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE-BOUND FEMALE ATHLETES. | Springfield, IL | $3,000 |
| Chatham Jaycees TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP PERSONAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH LOCAL COMM | Chatham, IL | $2,500 |
| Springfield Pickleball Club TO PROVIDE MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY PICKLEBALL WITH ONE ANOTHER AND TO PROMOTE THE SPORT WITH | Springfield, IL | $2,500 |
| Gonzo's Legacy the Zack Defreitas Project TO BRING THE SPORT OF HOCKEY TO YOUNG ATHLETES THROUGH PROVIDING EQUIPMENT, ICE TIME, COACHING, AND | Springfield, IL | $2,000 |
| Sertoma Club OF Springfield IL TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE TODAY FOR THOSE AT RISK OR IMPACTED BY HEARING LOSS THROUGH EDUCATION | Springfield, IL | $2,000 |
| Kiwanis Club OF Springfield Downtown Foundation TO IMPROVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICE PROJECTS AND SPONSORED YOUTH PROGRAMS. | Springfield, IL | $1,500 |
| 4 the Kids Fund TO PROVIDE A MORE TOLERABLE HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE YOUTH. | Springfield, IL | $1,000 |
| Chatham Friends OF the Parks TO IMPROVE, MAINTAIN, PROMOTE APPRECIATION OF, AND PROVIDE OTHER BENEFICIAL SERVICES TO THE PARKS, G | Chatham, IL | $1,000 |
| Fishing Has NO Boundaries TO PROVIDE FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL ANGLERS WITH DISABILITIES REGARDLESS OF THEIR AGE, RACE, GE | Chatham, IL | $500 |
| The James Project TO SUPPORT SANGAMON COUNTY FOSTER FAMILIES BY PROVIDING HOUSES, PARENTAL SUPPORT, CHILDREN'S PROVISI | Springfield, IL | $500 |
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