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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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Alta Community
Alta CommunityThe 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…
Ottawa County Veterans Services
Ottawa County Veterans ServicesOttawa 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….
LA Regional Food Bank
LA Regional Food BankSince 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…
Community Action House
Community Action HouseThe 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…
Tidings for Teens
Tidings for TeensThe 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…
Composed Giving
Composed GivingThe 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…
Kids Belong
Kids BelongThe 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…
YWCA of San Gabriel Valley
YWCA of San Gabriel ValleyThe 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…
In Defense of Animals
In Defense of AnimalsThe 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…
Wildfire Crisis: Support for Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Wildfire Crisis: Support for Los Angeles Fire Department FoundationIn 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…
The Shower of Hope
The Shower of HopeHomelessness 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…
Academy of Music for the Blind
Academy of Music for the BlindThe 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…
Minority Aids Project
Minority Aids ProjectMAP (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…
A Place Called Home
A Place Called HomeThe 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…
Harvest Home
Harvest HomeHarvest 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…
The Downtown Women’s Center
The Downtown Women’s CenterThe Downtown Women’s Center (DWC) envisions just, safe, communities where every woman and gender diverse individual has a home and is on a path to fulfillment. Its mission is to end homelessness for women and gender diverse individuals by…
No Limits for deaf children and families
No Limits for deaf children and familiesThe Robert Nelson Foundation is proud to partner with No Limits for deaf children and families with a $5,000 gift to help towards operating costs and summer programming for deaf and hard of hearing children…….Thank you No Limits…
Harmony Communities
Harmony CommunitiesThe Robert Nelson foundation provided a gift of $5,000 to help with the purchase of new kitchen supplies and utensils for the homes that Harmony Communities operates. The foundation is honored to assist the wonderful staff and residents of Harmony…