In a deeply spiritual and generous act of giving, Curtis Lee Nelson III—the first Black man to attend Louisville Beauty Academy and now one of its proudest graduates—has donated a full set of salon and spa equipment to the New American Business Association Inc. (NABA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. NABA has placed this powerful gift directly into the hands of future beauty professionals at Louisville Beauty Academy—the most affordable, inclusive, and innovative beauty college in the state of Kentucky and surrounding regions.
🎧 Read Curtis’s full story of leadership and transformation:
Curtis Nelson III: Redefining Beauty and Leadership in Nail Technology as a Black Man
In Honor of Family, in Service to God
Curtis has dedicated this donation to God in the name of his late parents, turning each nail station, pedicure chair, and facial bed into more than just training tools—they are symbols of love, legacy, and hope. Every student who learns using this equipment, every skill mastered, and every career launched is part of a higher mission: to uplift others in service to a greater good.
This is not only Curtis’s personal tribute. It is a call to love and elevate others through action, and the entire Louisville Beauty Academy family embraces this sacred mission. Students, staff, and supporters join in honoring this donation by using it with care, respect, and purpose—serving others and building brighter futures, all in God’s name.
Supporting Debt-Free Education at Unprecedented Discounts
With NABA’s backing and the help of charitable gifts like this one, Louisville Beauty Academy offers accelerated beauty education at 50%–75% off industry tuition standards—a record-breaking level of access never before seen in the history of the beauty industry. Students can now graduate completely debt-free, prepared for licensure and career placement, thanks to a model powered by community support, nonprofit ownership, and love-driven leadership.
🎓 Interested in enrolling at Kentucky’s most magnificent, affordable beauty college?
Text (502) 625-5531 or email [email protected] to start your journey today!
Legally Deductible: Donate Equipment, Change Lives
The donation made by Curtis Lee Nelson III is also a perfect example of how giving can be both impactful and legally beneficial:
✅ U.S. Tax Code Allows Donations of Tangible Goods
- Donors—individuals or businesses—can legally donate equipment (e.g., salon chairs, office furniture, tools) to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits like NABA.
- The fair market value (FMV) of the donated items can be deducted from taxable income.
- For donations over $500, IRS Form 8283 must be submitted.
- For donations exceeding $5,000, a professional appraisal may be required.
- Nonprofits like NABA provide an acknowledgment letter (without assigning value) to document the donation and support your deduction.
This means giving back can be both generous and smart—empowering others while receiving a valid tax benefit.
Call to Action: Transform Surplus into Service
If your business, salon, spa, or office has equipment to spare, consider donating to NABA to help fuel the dreams of beauty students at Louisville Beauty Academy. Your donation will:
- Provide hands-on tools for future professionals.
- Support a culturally diverse, AI-driven, and spiritually rooted learning space.
- Deliver real, legal tax benefits for your organization or estate.
- Build a legacy of generosity for years to come.
📧 To donate equipment, email: [email protected]
📱 Text or call: (502) 625-5531
🌐 Learn more at: www.naba4u.org
Through love, faith, and purposeful giving, Curtis Lee Nelson III has transformed equipment into empowerment, loss into legacy, and generosity into a divine offering. His story—and his selfless gift—remind us that when we give with heart, we touch lives in this world and honor the souls who’ve gone before us.
Join us. Give back. And help others rise.
