The Guiding Light Mission was founded in 1929 to help the homeless and less fortunate in Grand Rapids, MI. The Covid-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to Guiding Light to continue in their efforts to provide services in a safe manner. The Robert Nelson...
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UCLA Health
The Robert Nelson Foundation has given a total of $40,000 to UCLA Health to assist with the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment and support for the staff during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn More About the UCLA gift Johnese Spisso, M.P.A. President UCLA...
Mayo Clinic
The Robert Nelson Foundation has given a $10,000 gift to the Mayo Clinic to assist in the fight against the COVID-19 virus. The Mayo Clinic is synonymous with excellence. This gift supports the foundation’s desire to promote excellence, caring, and proactive...
Los Angeles Mission
The Robert Nelson Foundation has chosen to continue Mr. Nelson’s giving to the homeless and those in need in the Los Angeles area. The foundation has given grants totaling $60,000 to the Los Angeles Mission in Mr. Nelson’s name. This gift is reflective of Mr. Nelson’s...
Union Rescue Mission
Robert Nelson was a kind and caring man. This was evidenced by his giving to the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles. The mission’s focus is to provide care, shelter, and guidance to the homeless in Los Angeles. The foundation wanted to continue the legacy of giving...
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Child Life Program
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is one of the leading children’s hospitals in the country. One of the programming components of the hospital is to assist each patient during their stay by easing some of the psychological and social adjustments of a long hospital stay....





