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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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Happy Trails for Kids
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…
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 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…
Minority Aids Project
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…
Harvest Home
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…
Penny Lane Centers
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…
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…