AI Summary
The Nelson Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $117.5K across 30 grantees, emphasizing its selective approach to funding. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
REDWOOD CITY, CA
$95K
12%
WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT
Hailey, ID
$65K
8%
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WILDLIFE ART OF THE UNITED STATES
Jackson, WY
$43K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
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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, Wyoming, and South Carolina. 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 10 grants, totaling nearly $118 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 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, WESTERN WATERSHEDS PROJECT, and NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WILDLIFE ART OF THE UNITED STATES. 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.