Grace S And W Linton Nelson Foundation
The Grace S. and W. Linton Nelson Foundation is an independent private foundation in Radnor, PA that funds programs serving children and youth in the Philadelphia region. The site includes the foundation's mission, FAQs, grant programs, LOI/application guidance and a login to its online grant portal.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) youth-serving nonprofit with annual expenses under $2.5M seeking general operating or capacity-building support and alignment with the foundation's equity-focused priorities.
Good Fit
- • Primary programs serve children and youth in the Greater Philadelphia region.
- • Annual budget is under the foundation's stated $2.5M threshold.
- • Requests are for general operating support or capacity building.
- • Demonstrable alignment with the foundation's equity and community partnership values.
- • Willingness to apply via the foundation's online LOI/application system.
Geography
Observed grant dollars are overwhelmingly concentrated in Pennsylvania (about 99% of dollars in the latest year), with only a handful of grants outside the state.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation funded 53 distinct recipients across 63 grants with a mix of general operating and capacity-building awards, and returning grantees alongside many new ones, indicating a broad recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports newcomer access: the foundation runs a public online LOI/application process and about 22 grantees in the latest year were new to the portfolio, which suggests unfamiliar applicants can realistically enter the grant cohort.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
