Nielsen Family Foundation

EIN 31-1567600 · DE · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$25K Funds in MD, FL
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Nielsen Family Foundation based in DE paid 2 grants totaling $50K to 2 organizations across 2 states. Its largest recipients included A BETTER SHOT and JOHNS HOPKINS WILMER EYE INSTITUTE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,612,158
Giving (latest yr)
$50,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$25K
Recipients
2
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • A Better Shot$25,000
  • Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute$25,000

Where grants went

  • Maryland$25,000 · 1 grant
  • Florida$25,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (2)

Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute
Baltimore, MD
General Use
$25,000
A Better Shot
Englewood, FL
General Use
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Nielsen Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Nielsen Family Foundation reported 2 itemized grants totaling $50K.

Recent recipients include A BETTER SHOT, JOHNS HOPKINS WILMER EYE INSTITUTE. The full grant list is on this page.

Nielsen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Nielsen Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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