Private foundation · EIN 31-1567600 · Greenville, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nielsen Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $50K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$50K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye InstituteBaltimore, MDGeneral use$25K
A Better ShotEnglewood, FLGeneral use$25K

By state: Maryland 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Nielsen Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenville, Delaware, administered in care of Richard a Nielsen, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Nielsen Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Nielsen Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $50K across 2 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Nielsen Family Foundation give?

Maryland (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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