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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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West Michigan Veterans Coalition
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….
God’s Pantry
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…
Stations #88 and #109 of the Los Angeles Fire Department
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…
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind & Visually ImpairedThe 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…
Glendale/Pasadena YWCA
Glendale/Pasadena YWCAThe 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…
Renew Therapeutic Riding Center
Renew Therapeutic Riding CenterThe 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…
Homeless Not Toothless
Homeless Not ToothlessThe 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…
Westide Pacific Villages
Westide Pacific VillagesThe 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…
Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation
Los Angeles Police Reserve FoundationThe 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…
Beauty Bus
Beauty BusThe 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 CenterThe 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,…
Special Spirit Inc
Special Spirit IncThe 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…
Village for Vets
Village for VetsVillage 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,…
School on Wheels
School on WheelsThe 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…
Los Angeles Wildfire Crisis
Los Angeles Wildfire CrisisIn 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…
Children of the Night
Children of the NightChildren 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…
Region III Transition Program Grandville Public Schools
Region III Transition Program Grandville Public SchoolsThe 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…
Hand2Hand Ministries
Hand2Hand MinistriesThe 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…