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In response to the wildfire crisis in Los Angeles, The Robert Nelson Foundation was able to provide a $30,000.00 gift to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and $20,000 directly to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The funds will go directly to the front-line fire stations. Thank you to the wonderful men and women fighting these fires to save lives and communities. The foundation was also able to contribute an additional $45,000 to various nonprofit organizations within Los Angeles helping those who need it most during this very trying time. The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to help such wonderful and courageous public servants. Thank you!
The Robert Nelson Foundation is committed to honoring Mr. Nelson by funding projects that emulate the outstanding characteristics that he demonstrated throughout his life. The foundation looks forward to continued growth and development in its giving and looks forward to sharing the news of the gifts given to honor Mr. Nelson’s legacy. The foundation has continued to explore and expand its giving to honor Mr. Nelson’s wishes to assist students with their education, to support the disabled population, to assist the homeless and economically challenged members of the community, and to support great organizations that help those who need it most within our communities.
The Robert Nelson Foundation is not currently accepting unsolicited grant applications. The foundation is currently working to establish initial projects that will honor Mr. Nelson. As the foundation grows and develops, the board will continually explore and examine giving options to best fit the vision of Mr. Nelson and the foundation.
The entries below are the most recent grants funded by The Robert Nelson Foundation. At the bottom of the page, click on Older Entries to take you to previous grants given by the foundation.
Oakland County Foster Closet
The Robert Nelson Foundation recently gave the Oakland County Foster Closet a $5,000.00 grant to assist with their programming to help foster kids and families that support them. The foundation is proud and honored to be associated with such a great organization. “We...
Alta Community
The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to have given a $5,000.00 gift to Alta Community. Alta Community is a new nonprofit in Los Angeles designed to train individuals in the food industry, as well as to address food insecurity in the community. It also provides...
Ottawa County Veterans Services
Ottawa County Department of Veterans Services is committed to providing accurate, efficient services and timely information to Veterans and their families. We will advocate for Veterans and cultivate purposeful community partnerships. Staff assists veterans with the...
LA Regional Food Bank
Since 1973, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has distributed more than 1.9 billion pounds of food. The Food Bank collects food from hundreds of resources. With the help of hundreds of thousands of volunteers annually and an agency network of mor than 600 partner...
Community Action House
The Robert Nelson Foundation recently gave a $5,000.00 gift to the Community Action House for their work helping the hungry and those individuals who need help the most. The foundation is honored to help an organization with such a great focus and mission. Thank you...
Tidings for Teens
The Robert Nelson Foundation is proud to have recently given a gift of $1,000.00 to help Tidings for Teens, a nonprofit focused on helping foster teens. Thank you to the wonderful founders and staff at Tidings for Teens for the tremendous work they are doing to help...
Composed Giving
The mission of Composed Giving is to alleviate the burdens of individuals and families experiencing hardship by providing free personal and household items. “We are committed to helping others through compassionate outreach and community partnerships and we work to...
Kids Belong
The Robert Nelson Foundation has given a gift of $5,000.00 to the Kids Belong organization based in Muskegon, MI to assist in their work with foster children and the support systems that work to provide care for these children and young adults. The innovative approach...
YWCA of San Gabriel Valley
The YWCA of San Gabriel Valley has made a huge impact of service to the Altadena and Pasadena areas that were hit so hard by the recent wildfires. The Robert Nelson Foundation has given a gift of $5,000.00 to assist with the work being done to support the communities...
In Defense of Animals
The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to announce that it has given a $5,000.00 gift to the In Defense of Animals organization for their work in assisting with animal care during the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The compassion and professionalism of the...
Wildfire Crisis: Support for Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
In response to the wildfire crisis in Los Angeles, The Robert Nelson Foundation was able to provide a $30,000.00 gift to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. The funds will go directly to the front-line fire stations. Thank you to the wonderful men and women...
The Shower of Hope
Homelessness affects people of all ages. The Shower of Hope organization in Los Angeles is committed to making a difference by providing mobile shower facilities for the homeless population as well as housing for homeless young people. The Shower of Hope is a...
Academy of Music for the Blind
The Robert Nelson Foundation recently provided a $5,000 to the Academy of Music for the Blind based in Los Angeles. The foundation is honored to contribute to such a great cause. The grant will be used to continue to expand the teaching services of the staff to reach...
Hand2Hand Ministries
Childhood hunger affects many children across America and the world. The Robert Nelson Foundation is proud to have given a $5,000 grant to Hand2Hand, which is a ministry to help students who have been identified as needing assistance with weekend meals. Local school...
The Laundry Truck
The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to have given a $5,000.00 grant to The Laundry Truck, an organization in Los Angeles dedicated to serving the homeless. Thank you to the wonderful staff at The Laundry Truck for the difference they are making.
Minority Aids Project
MAP (Minority Aids Project) is dedicated to empowering and enriching the lives of individuals surviving with HIV/AIDS and other health disparities by offering medical, mental health, spiritual, and physical health service to all underserved populations by making...
A Place Called Home
The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to have recently given a $5,000 gift to, “A Place Called Home” The mission is to inspire, encourage, and support the young people in South Los Angeles to achieve social, emotional, and economic success. Funds given from the...
Harvest Home
Harvest Home transforms the lives of homeless pregnant women and their children by providing housing, support, and programs that equip women to become great mothers. The Robert Nelson Foundation has given $5,000 for general operating expenses to this impactful...