Private Foundation · MI · Private Independent Foundations
The David Robert Nelson And Sylvia Jean Nelson Foundation Arts Letter
W Bloomfield, MI · EIN 203591061 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$258
Total Giving
$76K
Grants on File
11
Average Grant
$7K
Giving Radius
Where The David Robert Nelson And Sylvia Jean Nelson Foundation Arts Letter Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
No application guidelines on file — check the foundation's website directly.
On Unsolicited Proposals no
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven, MI | $1K | 2021 |
| Chicago, IL | $11K | 2021 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $20K | 2021 |
| Detroit, MI | $5K | 2021 |
| Detroit, MI | $5K | 2021 |
| Detroit, MI | $10K | 2021 |
| West Bloomfield, MI | $2K | 2021 |
| Detroit, MI | $10K | 2021 |
| West Bloomfield, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| West Bloomfield, MI | $1K | 2023 |
11 grants total
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4K | $285 | $15K | $13K |
| 2022 | $2K | $75 | $5K | $3K |
| 2021 | $276 | $308 | $64K | $66K |
| 2020 | $2K | $130 | $33K | $31K |
| 2019 | $690 | $56 | $46K | $46K |
| 2016 | $19K | $3K | $1 | $33K |
| 2015 | $53K | $4K | $7 | $32K |
| 2014 | $85K | $5K | $11 | $46K |
| 2013 | $130K | $8K | $21 | $40K |
| 2012 | $170K | $9K | $95 | $33K |
Section VII
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