NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
San Ramon, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
81-4768099
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
San Ramon, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
81-4768099
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Nelson Family Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation provided a total of $229.1K in grants to 30 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement approach. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FLOURISH COLLECTIVE
Danville, CA
$207.9K
13%

NEW STORY INC
ATLANTA, GA
$120K
7%

The Freedom Story
San Francisco, CA
$80.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Georgia, and New York. 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 NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $229 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FLOURISH COLLECTIVE, NEW STORY INC, and The Freedom Story. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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