GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION
Bemidji, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
41-6022186
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Bemidji, MN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
41-6022186
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The George W. Neilson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that paid out $1.4 million in grants to 65 grantees in 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to assess their fit with the foundation's funding priorities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GREATER BEMIDJI INC
$1.5M
8%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE BEMIDJI AREA
$1.1M
6%
BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI AND FOUNDATION
$555.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION?
Yes. GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION give?
GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. 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 GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER BEMIDJI INC, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE BEMIDJI AREA, and BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI AND FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION’s website.
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