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The Jonathan M. Nelson Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has distributed a total of $8.8 million in grants to 44 grantees in 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit and learn more about their funding priorities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Brown University
Providence, RI
$7.7M
31%

INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY - LOUIS BAMBERGER & MRS FELIX FULD FOUNDATION
Princeton, NJ
$3.9M
15%
THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
New York, NY
$3.7M
14%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JONATHAN M NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
Yes. JONATHAN M NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does JONATHAN M NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
JONATHAN M NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. 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 JONATHAN M NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JONATHAN M NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JONATHAN M NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JONATHAN M NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $8.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JONATHAN M NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JONATHAN M NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Brown University, INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY - LOUIS BAMBERGER & MRS FELIX FULD FOUNDATION, and THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JONATHAN M NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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