MARILYN AND GLEN NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
Minnetonka, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
41-1876884
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Marilyn and Glen Nelson Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with grantees, as it operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $499.9K across 62 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MINNESOTA ORCHESTRAL ASSOCIATION
Minneapolis, MN
$3.2M
37%

THE TRUSTEES OF THE SMITH COLLEGE
Northampton, MA
$1.6M
19%

MAYO CLINIC
Rochester, MN
$1M
12%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARILYN AND GLEN NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. MARILYN AND GLEN NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARILYN AND GLEN NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
MARILYN AND GLEN NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Massachusetts, and New York. 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 MARILYN AND GLEN NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARILYN AND GLEN NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 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 MARILYN AND GLEN NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MARILYN AND GLEN NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $500 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARILYN AND GLEN NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MARILYN AND GLEN NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include MINNESOTA ORCHESTRAL ASSOCIATION, THE TRUSTEES OF THE SMITH COLLEGE, and MAYO CLINIC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARILYN AND GLEN NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
MARILYN AND GLEN NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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