Roy and Leona Nelson Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Spokane, Washington · EIN 71-0899453
- Washington
- Spokane
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Washington
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $200KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 25Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $2MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
College scholarships for students residing in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. The Foundation donated $121,500 to 7 area college financial aid offices, to fund 32 scholarships
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences | $45K | 2025 |
| Spokane Colleges Foundation | $30K | 2025 |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $23K | 2025 |
| Whitworth University | $23K | 2025 |
| Eastern Washington University Foundation | $18K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (25 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: royfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.