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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The James and Aune Nelson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $1.1 million awarded to 12 grantees in 2022, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.1M
2022
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
L
Lisa Nielsen
Board Member
C
Cory Gallivan
Board Member
J
John Lovseth
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMES AND AUNE NELSON FOUNDATION?
No. JAMES AND AUNE NELSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMES AND AUNE NELSON FOUNDATION give?
JAMES AND AUNE NELSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Missouri. 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 JAMES AND AUNE NELSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMES AND AUNE NELSON FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 JAMES AND AUNE NELSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2022, JAMES AND AUNE NELSON FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMES AND AUNE NELSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2022, JAMES AND AUNE NELSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION, THE NATURE INSTITUTE, and TREEHOUSE WILDLIFE CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMES AND AUNE NELSON FOUNDATION?
JAMES AND AUNE NELSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.