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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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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...
Westide 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...
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...