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NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC.

NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC.

QUINCY, MA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
04-2755323
Women Led
BIPOC Led
Logo for "NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC."

NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC.

QUINCY, MA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
04-2755323
Women Led
BIPOC Led

Overview

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Est.

1998

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds only by invitation. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To champion efforts that prioritize community goals that challenge racial inequities and advance excellent, student-centered public education for all New England youth.
Total Funding Given

$21M

2024
Grantees funded
602
Multi-year grantees
49%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

140

Median 1st year grant
$22.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$1.3M
D
DR Gisele Shorter
Board Member
W
Warren Simmons
Board Member
E
Elsa Nunez
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC.?
No. NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. give?
NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC.’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. make each year?
In 2024, NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $21 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. fund recently?
In 2024, NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. awarded grants to about 600 grantees. Recent grantees include ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY, AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, and Great Schools Partnership Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC.?
NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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