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The Nesbitt Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $1.2 million in grants paid to 17 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK
$780K
24%

UPLIFT FAMILY SERVICES fka FAMILIES FIRST INC
$300K
9%

GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT
$270K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NESBITT FOUNDATION?
No. NESBITT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NESBITT FOUNDATION give?
NESBITT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Wisconsin, and Ohio. 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 NESBITT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NESBITT FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NESBITT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NESBITT FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NESBITT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NESBITT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK, UPLIFT FAMILY SERVICES fka FAMILIES FIRST INC, and GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NESBITT FOUNDATION?
NESBITT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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