AI Summary
The Donna and Dave Nelson Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $101K across 12 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY
Memphis, TN
$420K
56%
COLLIERVILLE PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
Collierville, TN
$75K
10%
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
MEMPHIS, TN
$62.5K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$7K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Donna and Dave Nelson Family Foundation?
No. Donna and Dave Nelson Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Donna and Dave Nelson Family Foundation give?
Donna and Dave Nelson Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee and South Carolina. 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 Donna and Dave Nelson Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Donna and Dave Nelson Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Donna and Dave Nelson Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Donna and Dave Nelson Family Foundation awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $101 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Donna and Dave Nelson Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Donna and Dave Nelson Family Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY, COLLIERVILLE PARTNERS IN EDUCATION, and CHRISTIAN BROTHERS LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Donna and Dave Nelson Family Foundation?
Donna and Dave Nelson Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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