How to apply
General outline of proposal Contact: Suzanne Liapis, Po Box 692, Bemidji, Mn, 2184444963 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Qualified charitable organizations
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
34 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford FoundationBemidji, MN | Mobile mammo lab | $400K |
| Neilson FieldhouseBemidji, MN | Building renovation | $250K |
| Greater Bemidjimi2Bemidji, MN | Workforce development | $125K |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji AreaBemidji, MN | Programming 2025 | $100K |
| Headwaters Science CenterBemidji, MN | 3 year organizational support | $62K |
| Bsuntcgreater Bemidjimi2Bemidji, MN | Market study | $50K |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji AreaBemidji, MN | Capital project/storage, office | $50K |
| No Mn Robotics ConferenceBemidji, MN | Facility construction | $50K |
| Bemidji State University FoundationBemidji, MN | Fund scholarships | $40K |
| Headwaters Shooting Sports FoundationBemidji, MN | Equipment & infrastructure | $39K |
| Neilson Spearhead CenterBemidji, MN | Year 2 of 5 pledge | $39K |
| Bemidji State University FoundationBemidji, MN | Fund internships | $38K |
| Bemidji State University FoundationBemidji, MN | Full tuition scholarship | $37K |
| 218 Sports IncBemidji, MN | Sports marketing | $30K |
| Bemidji High School PoolBemidji, MN | Timing system | $30K |
| Northwest Technical College FoundationBemidji, MN | Fund scholarships | $30K |
| Neilson Spearhead CenterBemidji, MN | Storm recovery | $26K |
| Oak Hills CollegeBemidji, MN | Facilities truck purchase | $25K |
| Bemidji Symphony OrchestraBemidji, MN | 2025-2026 concert programming | $23K |
| Oak Hills CollegeBemidji, MN | Fund scholarships | $20K |
| Beltrami County Historical SocietyBemidji, MN | Programming, collections | $15K |
| Bemidji Downtown AllianceBemidji, MN | Led rooftop lighting | $15K |
| Bemidji High School All School ReunionBemidji, MN | 2025 organizational support | $15K |
| Bemidji Area Cross Country Ski ClubBemidji, MN | Storage facility | $12K |
| Loon Country Arts CollectiveBemidji, MN | Facility upgrade | $10K |
| Northern Lights CouncilFargo, ND | Scouting america exploring | $10K |
| Beltrami County Agricultural AssociationBemidji, MN | Grandstand handrail project | $9,544 |
| FIRST National Bank FoundationBemidji, MN | 2024-2025 donation | $8,000 |
| Lakes Area Dive TeamWalker, MN | Towfish sonar | $7,500 |
| Bemidji Vex RoboticsBemidji, MN | Bms booster club support | $6,000 |
| New Musical Theater ExcBemidji, MN | Water from snow musical | $3,000 |
| Headwaters Music & ArtBemidji, MN | W african drip workshop | $2,000 |
| Miss Northern LakesCottage Grove, MN | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Bemidji High School Class of 2025Bemidji, MN | Graduation party | $1,000 |
By state: Minnesota 33 · North Dakota 1
About this foundation
George W Neilson Foundation 18358 is a private grantmaking foundation in Bemidji, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1963. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does George W Neilson Foundation 18358 accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. General outline of proposal Deadlines: NONE.
How much does George W Neilson Foundation 18358 give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.6M across 34 grants, a median of $26K.
Where does George W Neilson Foundation 18358 give?
Minnesota (33 grants), North Dakota (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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