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EDLIS - NEESON FOUNDATION NFP is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $1.4 million in grants paid to 54 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Lyric Opera of Chicago
$2.6M
12%
ASPEN ART MUSEUM
$1.7M
8%
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
$1.5M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDLIS - NEESON FOUNDATION NFP?
No. EDLIS - NEESON FOUNDATION NFP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EDLIS - NEESON FOUNDATION NFP give?
EDLIS - NEESON FOUNDATION NFP primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and Colorado. 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 EDLIS - NEESON FOUNDATION NFP’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDLIS - NEESON FOUNDATION NFP fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDLIS - NEESON FOUNDATION NFP make each year?
In 2024, EDLIS - NEESON FOUNDATION NFP awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDLIS - NEESON FOUNDATION NFP fund recently?
In 2024, EDLIS - NEESON FOUNDATION NFP awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include Lyric Opera of Chicago, ASPEN ART MUSEUM, and MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDLIS - NEESON FOUNDATION NFP?
EDLIS - NEESON FOUNDATION NFP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.