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The Aksel Nielsen Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $199.8K across 45 grantees. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER FOR THE DISABLED INC
Golden, CO
$525K
24%
CAMP AVODA INC
Middleboro, MA
$366K
17%
DENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE
Denver, CO
$180K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
37
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE AKSEL NIELSEN FOUNDATION?
No. THE AKSEL NIELSEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE AKSEL NIELSEN FOUNDATION give?
THE AKSEL NIELSEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Colorado, 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 THE AKSEL NIELSEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE AKSEL NIELSEN FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE AKSEL NIELSEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE AKSEL NIELSEN FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $200 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE AKSEL NIELSEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE AKSEL NIELSEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER FOR THE DISABLED INC, CAMP AVODA INC, and DENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE AKSEL NIELSEN FOUNDATION?
THE AKSEL NIELSEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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