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THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $1.9M across 39 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TAMPA BAY WAVE INC
Tampa, FL
$1.6M
10%
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION
New York, NY
$1.2M
8%
National AfterSchool Association Inc
Falls Church, VA
$1M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
52
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$21.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
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- 197 grantees
- 23 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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 200 grantees. Recent grantees include TAMPA BAY WAVE INC, LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION, and National AfterSchool Association Inc. 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.