The Nesholm Family Foundation aims to share the successes of its founder, Elmer J. Nesholm, with the community of Seattle. It's dedicated to enhancing the welfare of others by funding projects and programs in health and human services, education, and the performing arts. The Foundation emphasizes future-oriented problem solving and community benefit, building on Elmer J. Nesholm's concern for others, his problem-solving outlook, and his commitment to community support.
The Nesholm Family Foundation grants focus on benefiting the people of Seattle through support in three primary areas: health and human services, education, and the performing arts. The grants aim to develop human potential, enhance quality of life, address significant community issues and problems, impact a significant number of people positively, encourage broader involvement, and leverage Foundation assets for long-term impact. Specifically, in the performing arts, the Foundation invests in projects that uphold high performance standards, make the arts more accessible, and support artistic and organizational development. It provides project-specific support and general operating support to qualifying organizations.