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Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The John M. Nelson Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding through a relationship-based approach, extending grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $10,000 awarded to one grantee in 2025, the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the conservancy can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Maintain Protected Land
Total Funding Given
$10K
2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
D
Deborah Unser
Board Member
F
Frank Schlitz
Board Member
B
Brian Cahill
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN M NELSON CONSERVANCY?
No. JOHN M NELSON CONSERVANCY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN M NELSON CONSERVANCY give?
JOHN M NELSON CONSERVANCY primarily gives to organizations located in 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 JOHN M NELSON CONSERVANCY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN M NELSON CONSERVANCY 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 JOHN M NELSON CONSERVANCY make each year?
In 2025, JOHN M NELSON CONSERVANCY awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $10 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN M NELSON CONSERVANCY fund recently?
In 2025, JOHN M NELSON CONSERVANCY awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITIES OF THE GIANT SEQUOIAS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN M NELSON CONSERVANCY?
JOHN M NELSON CONSERVANCY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.