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NELSONS FAMILY FOUNDATION

NELSONS FAMILY FOUNDATION

Redding, CT, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-1726820
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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NELSONS FAMILY FOUNDATION

Redding, CT, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-1726820
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Nelsons Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $114.5K across 78 grantees, primarily focusing on New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$114.5K

2024
Grantees funded
78
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

34

Median 1st year grant
$1.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Amanda Mandel
Board Member
M
Michael Nelson
Board Member
S
Steven Nelson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NELSONS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. NELSONS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NELSONS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
NELSONS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. 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 NELSONS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NELSONS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,340. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NELSONS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NELSONS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $114 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NELSONS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NELSONS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include Metropolitan Opera Association Inc, PARK AVENUE SYNAGOGUE INC, and ETHICAL CULTURE FIELDSTON SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NELSONS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
NELSONS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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