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The Robert Nelson Foundation Scholarship
The Robert Nelson Foundation proudly announces the creation of The Robert Nelson Foundation Scholarship. Mr. Nelson had a desire to help young people with their education and the foundation is proud to announce a scholarship program through Grand Valley State University to assist students entering the field of multimedia journalism. Mr. Nelson spent almost 40 […]
Children’s Law Center of California
Children’s Law Center of California (CLC) is a nonprofit, public interest law firm that provides legal representation for tens of thousands of children impacted by abuse and neglect. We provide an unparalleled level of expertise in and out of the courtroom. Our highly skilled, passionate, and committed attorneys, investigators, and support staff fight to ensure […]
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 $20,000 for general operating expenses to this impactful organization. Thank you to Harvest Home for making such a difference in the Los Angeles community. […]
Penny Lane Centers
Penny Lane Centers is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that cares for over 3,500 abused and neglected children, youth, and families a month. The organization provides therapeutic residential services, foster family home placements, adoption services, transitional and affordable housing, family preservation, Intensive Services and mental health services for children youth and families throughout Los […]
West Michigan Veterans Coalition
The Robert Nelson Foundation was proud to provide a $5,000 gift to The West Michigan Veterans Coalition. The organization helps provide support on many different levels to veterans covering a wide geographical area in West Michigan. Thank you to the great people of the West Michigan Veterans Coalition for their support of veterans and communities. […]
God’s Pantry
The Robert Nelson Foundation recently provided a $5,000 gift to God’s Pantry located in Pomona and serving many communities in Los Angeles County. Assisting the homeless and the economically disadvantaged is a primary focus of The Robert Nelson Foundation. The foundation is honored to help such a great organization. Thank you to the staff and […]
Stations #88 and #109 of the Los Angeles Fire Department
The Robert Nelson Foundation was honored to present a grant of $20,000 to Station #109 and a $20,000 grant to Station #88 of the Los Angeles Fire Department via the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to contribute to such a worthwhile cause to assist firefighters as they continue to […]
California State University Los Angeles
Cal State LA is a comprehensive urban university situated five miles from the center of downtown Los Angeles. The University is one of the most culturally diverse four-year institutions in the country. It is located at the intersection of the largest Latino and Asian communities in the nation, and close to the largest African American […]
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.
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Good Sheperd Center of Los Angeles
The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to have presented a $5,000 grant to the Good Sheperd Center of Los Angeles to assist with their Drop-in Program. “Founded in 1984 as a program of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles (CCLA), GSC began as a response to the growing…
West Central Michigan YWCA
The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to assist the West Central Michigan YWCA supporting the Sojourner House with a $5,000 grant. “YWCA Grand Rapids Sojourner House, our 24-hour emergency shelter serving individuals and families experiencing crisis and housing…
Community Food Club
The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to have recently provided a $5,000.00 gift to the Community Food Club of Grand Rapids, MI. The Community Food Club provides groceries to underprivileged residents of Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas in a dignified and…
The Robert Nelson Foundation Scholarship
The Robert Nelson Foundation proudly announces the creation of The Robert Nelson Foundation Scholarship. Mr. Nelson had a desire to help young people with their education and the foundation is proud to announce a scholarship program through Grand Valley State…
Happy Trails for Kids
The Robert Nelson Foundation is proud to support the Happy Trails for Kids organization. The Happy Trails for Kids mission is to exclusively serve children in foster care, ages 7 and older, by creating opportunities for hundreds of boys and girls growing up in foster…
Stephen Wise Temple
Homes for Heroes Over the past several years, the generosity of the Wise community has helped hundreds of veterans in the Los Angeles area feel at home in new, permanent housing after being homeless. Through the work with Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH),…
Children’s Law Center of California
Children’s Law Center of California (CLC) is a nonprofit, public interest law firm that provides legal representation for tens of thousands of children impacted by abuse and neglect. We provide an unparalleled level of expertise in and out of the courtroom. Our highly…
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…
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 $20,000 for general operating expenses to this impactful…
Penny Lane Centers
Penny Lane Centers is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that cares for over 3,500 abused and neglected children, youth, and families a month. The organization provides therapeutic residential services, foster family home placements, adoption services, transitional…
West Michigan Veterans Coalition
The Robert Nelson Foundation was proud to provide a $5,000 gift to The West Michigan Veterans Coalition. The organization helps provide support on many different levels to veterans covering a wide geographical area in West Michigan. Thank you to the great people of…
God’s Pantry
The Robert Nelson Foundation recently provided a $5,000 gift to God’s Pantry located in Pomona and serving many communities in Los Angeles County. Assisting the homeless and the economically disadvantaged is a primary focus of The Robert Nelson Foundation. The…
Stations #88 and #109 of the Los Angeles Fire Department
The Robert Nelson Foundation was honored to present a grant of $20,000 to Station #109 and a $20,000 grant to Station #88 of the Los Angeles Fire Department via the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to contribute to such a…
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind & Visually Impaired
The Robert Nelson Foundation recently provided a $5,000 gift to the Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind & Visually Impaired to support their mission to provide services and support that help blind and visually impaired individuals live productive, independent…
Glendale/Pasadena YWCA
The Robert Nelson Foundation is proud to have presented a $5,000 gift to the Glendale/Pasadena YWCA to assist with their food pantry and ongoing efforts to assist the community in recovering from the devastating wildfires that recently impacted the area. The Robert…
Renew Therapeutic Riding Center
The Robert Nelson Foundation has provided a $5,000.00 grant to Renew Therapeutic Riding Center. The center focuses on helping participants learn leadership skills, decision-making, and experience improved communication & teamwork while sharpening their cognitive…
Homeless Not Toothless
The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to have made a $5,000 donation to Homeless Not Toothless, an organization that provides free dental care to the homeless and vulnerable populations of Los Angeles. Thank you to HNT for the wonderful work that you do to improve…
Westside Pacific Villages
The Robert Nelson recently awarded Westside Pacific Villages a $5,000.00 grant to assist their programming to help the elderly and shut ins. WPV is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting low- and middle-income seniors in the Los Angeles…
Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation
The Robert Nelson Foundation has provided a $5,000.00 grant to Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation. The LAPD Reserve Corps originated during WWII to supplement officer shortages. Today, with staffing levels below 10,000 officers and recent budget cuts, Reserve…
Beauty Bus
The Robert Nelson Foundation is pleased to announce a $5,000 grant to Beauty Bus. Beauty Bus is a nonprofit that brings the gift and lift of beauty to patients and caregivers when they need it most as they face the challenge of illness. Beauty Bus provides…
The Ed Asner Family Center
The Ed Asner Family Center (TEAFC) serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals with special needs and their families. The Ed Asner Family Center offers a wide range of programs, including camp, job training, mental health counseling, and enrichment activities…
Special Spirit Inc
The Robert Nelson Foundation has provided a $5,000 grant to Special Spirit Inc of Los Angeles. Special Spirit serves individuals of all abilities, including children and adults with special needs, foster youth, people navigating recovery and those seeking therapy. The…
Village for Vets
Village for Vets fills critical gaps in services for homeless and at-risk Veterans in Los Angeles County to support them on their journey to stability and independence. With growing demand for Veteran housing and support services in Los Angeles County, our…
School on Wheels
The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to support the School on Wheels program of Los Angeles. School on Wheels (SOW) has remained steadfast in its mission: to enhance the educational opportunities ofK-12 children experiencing homelessness—those living in shelters,…
Los Angeles Wildfire Crisis
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…
Children of the Night
Children of the Night is a privately funded non-profit organization established in 1979 with the specific purpose to provide intervention in the lives of children who are sexually exploited and vulnerable to or involved in prostitution and pornography. The Robert…
Region III Transition Program Grandville Public Schools
The Region III Transition Program is a special education program that serves young adults ages18-21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Grandville, MI. The focus of the program is to develop functional life skills for students within the domestic,…
Hand2Hand Ministries
The Robert Nelson Foundation provided a $5,000.00 grant to assist the Hand2Hand Ministries program fighting childhood hunger in West Michigan. The grant will enable the program to develop further programming for the students as they bridge the gap for summer and…
The Laundry Truck
The Robert Nelson Foundation recently gave a $5,000.00 gift to The Laundry Truck in Los Angeles for a special project that they have connecting with The Los Angeles Mission. The foundation has supported the LA Mission for a long time, and this is an exciting…
Love on 4 Paws
The Robert Nelson Foundation has recently provided Love on 4 Paws with a grant of $5,000 to support their Animal Assisted Therapy program. The program provides therapy for the sick, shut ins, and those going through difficult life experiences. Thank you to the staff…