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The Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Iowa, having paid a total of $12.1K in grants to five grantees in 2023. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JASPER COUNTY CONCERT ASSOCIATION INC
$38.6K
26%
CENTRE FOR ARTS AND ARTISTS
$28K
19%
IOWA SCULPTURE FESTIVAL
$15.2K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEAN AND MURRAY NELSON FOUNDATION?
No. JEAN AND MURRAY NELSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEAN AND MURRAY NELSON FOUNDATION give?
JEAN AND MURRAY NELSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa. 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 JEAN AND MURRAY NELSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEAN AND MURRAY NELSON FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEAN AND MURRAY NELSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, JEAN AND MURRAY NELSON FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $12 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEAN AND MURRAY NELSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JEAN AND MURRAY NELSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include JASPER COUNTY CONCERT ASSOCIATION INC, CENTRE FOR ARTS AND ARTISTS, and IOWA SCULPTURE FESTIVAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEAN AND MURRAY NELSON FOUNDATION?
JEAN AND MURRAY NELSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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