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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.
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...
The Downtown Women’s Center
The 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 providing safe housing, and...
No Limits for deaf children and families
The 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 for the difference you are making!
Harmony Communities
The 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 Communities.
Kings Table
Kings Table is an organization located in Grand Rapids, MI that is designed for individuals & families who are impacted by a developmental disability to have the opportunity to be a part of a thriving community in which they learn, live, and worship together. This...
The Union Rescue Mission
The Union Rescue Mission serves the homeless population in Los Angeles and plays an invaluable role in helping to make a difference and change people’s lives. A recent $5,000 gift from The Robert Nelson Foundation was given to assist with program needs. Thank you to...
Thank You UCLA Health Nurses
UCLA Health honors its very special nurses each year with a special week to recognize the incredible service that they provide each day. The Robert Nelson Foundation gave a recent gift of $2,500 to assist with this recognition. Thank you, UCLA Health nurses, for the...
Los Angeles Mission Adopt a Meal Program
The LA Mission was one of the organizations that was close to Mr. Nelson’s heart and a source of his giving while he was alive. The foundation has chosen to continue that legacy of giving and recently presented a $10,000.00 gift to the LA Mission for their “Adopt a...
West Side Food Bank
The Robert Nelson Foundation has provided a $5,000.00 grant to the Westside Food Bank.
Hollywood Food Coalition
The Robert Nelson Foundation was honored to give a $5,000.00 grant to the Hollywood Food Coalition’s Community Dinner program.
Health Communication Research Institute-Joshua’s House
The Robert Nelson Foundation is proud to have given a $10,000.00 grant to the Health Communication Research Institute-Joshua’s House project.
UCLA Center for Accessibility
The Robert Nelson Foundation is excited to announce that it recently gave a $15,000.00 gift to the UCLA Center for Accessibility to start a new program designed to assist UCLA students with disabilities on their journeys once they leave the university.
UCLA Mobile Medical Unit
The Robert Nelson Foundation recently provided a $5,000.00 grant to the UCLA Mobile Clinic Project.
Jovenes, Inc.
Jovenes, Inc. is an organization that provides housing for homeless youth in Los Angeles. Jovenes offers a complete continuum of care that moves homeless youth off the streets and into their own apartments. This is an organization that welcomes youth regardless of...
Midnight Mission
The Midnight Mission in Los Angeles has been helping the homeless population since 1914. The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to assist this great organization with a gift of $5,000.00 to specifically help their program for homeless women and families.
Advocacy, Respect, & Choice
AR&C Long Beach is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that has served the Long Beach area since 1952. The organization provides services to over 300 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities daily. AR&C Long Beach is committed to providing choice,...
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...