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| Range | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $5K | 13 |
| $5K–$25K | 11 |
| $25K–$100K | 3 |
| $100K+ | 4 |
Smallest $500 · Largest $380,000
| IL | 73% | |
| FL | 26% | |
| MO | 1% | |
| OK | 1% |
| Tax year | Contributions paid | Total assets | Grants listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $837,500 | $19,306,332 | 21 |
| 2025 | $972,100 | $20,535,025 | 31 |
Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.
| Contact | MARION G NELSON JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 2225 GREENSIDE DR, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62704 |
| Phone | 2174949593 |
| Form & materials | LETTER INDICATING NEEDS, PLANNED USES AND EXEMPT STATUS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) |
Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Illinois Foundation | CHAMPAIGN, IL | TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. | $380,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | NAPLES, FL | TO HELP SUPPORT GARDEN AND PLANT EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES. | $125,000 |
| Compass For Kids | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS TO UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | $100,000 |
| Kidzeum Of Health & Science | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO ASSIST IN THE CREATION OF EXPERIENCES OF LEARNING AND DISCOVERY THROUGH PLAY FOR CHILDREN. | $100,000 |
| Memorial Medical Center Foundation | SPRINGFIELD, IL | PUBLIC HOSPITAL | $60,500 |
| Artis Naples | NAPLES, FL | SUPPORT ART COMMUNITY IN NAPLES FL AREA | $50,000 |
| Nch Center For Philanthropy | NAPLES, FL | TO ENSURE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE TO EVERYONE IN NEED. | $50,000 |
| Hole In The Wall Wildlife Fund | NAPLES, FL | TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT WHILE PROVIDING A SETTING FOR MEMBERS TO GOLF AND SOCIALIZE. | $20,000 |
| Capitol Illini Angel Fund | CHAMPAIGN, IL | TO PROVIDE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS' EXCITING NEW STARTUPS WITH AN INITIAL INVESTMENT AND SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
| Springfield Public School District 186 | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL, EXTRA-CURRICULAR, AND INTER-SCHOLASTIC PROGRAMS, AND TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP | $8,100 |
| Contact Ministries | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO PROVIDE FREE, ON-SITE PROGRAM SERVICES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO POVERTY-LEVEL FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SOL | $6,000 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES THROUGH ENGAGING, EQUIPPING, AND EMPOWERING COACHES AND ATHLETES. | $5,000 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | OWASSO, OK | TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR QUALIFYING SPOUSES AND/OR DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF MILITARY SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN. | $5,000 |
| Operation Healing Forces | TAMPA, FL | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS EVERY BRANCH OF THE SO | $5,000 |
| Our Saviors Lutheran | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO SUPPORT THE TEACHING OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD IN THE CHURCH AND CLASSROOM. | $5,000 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation | CARBONDALE, IL | TO MAXIMIZE PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE TO ASSIST THE UNIVERSITY IN ACHIEVING ITS LONG-R | $5,000 |
| St Aloysius Catholic School | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO SUPPORT STUDENTS BECOMING FAITHFUL DISCIPLES OF CHRIST THROUGH SPIRTITUAL AND ACADEMIC FORMATION BASED ON THE GOSPEL | $5,000 |
| The Rees Carillon Society | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE THOMAS REES MEMORIAL CARILLON. | $5,000 |
| King'S Daughters Organization | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO HELP SUPPORT AND CARE FOR THE WELL-BEING OF THE SENIORS IN THE SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY. | $4,500 |
| The League Club | NAPLES, FL | TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH FELLOWSHIP, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEERISM, AND PHILANTHROPY | $3,500 |
| Springfield Celts Rugby Football Club | SPRINGFIELD, IL | 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 | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE-BOUND FEMALE ATHLETES. | $3,000 |
| Chatham Jaycees | CHATHAM, IL | TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP PERSONAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICES AND O | $2,500 |
| Springfield Pickleball Club | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO PROVIDE MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY PICKLEBALL WITH ONE ANOTHER AND TO PROMOTE THE SPORT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. | $2,500 |
| Gonzo'S Legacy The Zack Defreitas Project | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO BRING THE SPORT OF HOCKEY TO YOUNG ATHLETES THROUGH PROVIDING EQUIPMENT, ICE TIME, COACHING, AND MENTORSHIP. | $2,000 |
