AI Summary
The Nelson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $260K in grants paid to 27 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
AMES, IA
$800K
39%
GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY
Des Moines, IA
$354.7K
17%
BY DEGREES FOUNDATION
Des Moines, IA
$85K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Nelson Foundation?
No. The Nelson Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Nelson Foundation give?
The Nelson Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Arizona, and Kentucky. 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 The Nelson Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Nelson Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Nelson Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Nelson Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $260 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Nelson Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Nelson Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY, and BY DEGREES FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Nelson Foundation?
The Nelson Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.