Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Vestavia Hls, Alabama, registered in 1993, with $13,722 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
3328 Southbend Cir, Vestavia Hls, AL, 35216 EIN 63-1082768 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2025)
$14K
▼ 18.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$18K
Net assets
$155K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating102 mo reserves · -32% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation Inc: 102 mo reserves · -32% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3328 Southbend Cir, Vestavia Hls, AL, 35216
- City
- Vestavia Hls
- State
- Alabama
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $6,399 (FY2013) to $14K (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $155K
Operating margin
-32.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$155K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$155K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,722▼18.8% | $18,178▼20.2% | $154,592▼2.8% | $154,592▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $16,893▲7.4% | $22,785▼19.2% | $159,048▼3.6% | $160,047▼3.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $15,729▲49.0% | $28,184▲52.5% | $164,940▼7.0% | $165,939▼7.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $10,557▼56.9% | $18,484▼35.6% | $177,395▼4.3% | $178,394▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $24,508▲297% | $28,695▲8.5% | $185,322▼2.2% | $186,321▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $6,176▼71.9% | $26,437▼9.2% | $189,509▼9.7% | $190,508▼9.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $22,001▲229% | $29,115▲129% | $209,770▼3.3% | $210,769▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $6,685▼71.8% | $12,710▲72.7% | $216,884▲70.4% | $217,883▲71.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $23,729▲26.9% | $7,360▼1.4% | $127,314▲14.8% | $127,314▲14.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $18,702▲34.5% | $7,464▲17.0% | $110,945▲11.3% | $110,945▲11.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $13,906▲117% | $6,381▲709% | $99,707▲8.2% | $99,707▲8.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $6,399 | $789▲15.2% | $92,182▲6.5% | $92,182▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $685▲121% | $86,572▲8.1% | $86,572▲8.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $310▲105% | $80,054▲116% | $80,054▲116% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $151 | $37,127 | $37,127 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-1082768, based in Vestavia Hls, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-1082768.
- How much revenue does Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation Inc report?
- Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation Inc reported $13,722 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Claude L Nelson Charitable Foundation Inc (EIN 63-1082768) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.