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THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC

THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC

Stamford, CT, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-5513015
Private Foundation
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THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC

Stamford, CT, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-5513015
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Nielsen Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has paid out a total of $2.5 million in grants to 184 grantees in 2024, with a focus on funding initiatives primarily in New York, Florida, and California. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$2.5M

2024
Grantees funded
184
Multi-year grantees
39%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

52

Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
G
George Callard
Board Member
B
Brendon Perkins
Board Member
C
Caitlin Cahalan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC give?
THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Florida, and California. 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 NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include TAMPA BAY WAVE INC, National AfterSchool Association Inc, and LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC?
THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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