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Nielsen Foundation Inc

EIN 47-5513015 · FL · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$25K Funds in NY, FL, CA +8
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Nielsen Foundation Inc based in FL paid 48 grants totaling $1.9M to 43 organizations across 11 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $222.5K, with a median of $25K. Its largest recipients included TAMPA BAY WAVE INC, THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND, and LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$34,652,837
Giving (latest yr)
$1,851,530
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
48
Median grant
$25K
Recipients
43
States reached
11
Officers/trustees
9
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Tampa Bay Wave Inc$222,500
  • The Blackbaud Giving Fund$164,680
  • Local Initiatives Support Corporation$150,000
  • National Afterschool Association$120,000
  • Advertising Council Inc$75,000

Where grants went

  • New York$838,350 · 26 grants
  • Florida$227,500 · 2 grants
  • California$225,000 · 7 grants
  • South Carolina$164,680 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$147,000 · 3 grants
  • District of Columbia$125,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (48)

Tampa Bay Wave Inc
Tampa, FL
To Support the 2026 Tech|x Purpose Driven Innovation Accelerator
$222,500
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
Charleston, SC
Cause Cards Program (Administered by Yourcause and Processed Through the Blackbaud Giving Fund). Nielsen Employees Who Log Volunteer Hours Can Unlock "Cause Cards" to Direct Donations From the Nielsen Foundation to Eligible Non-profits, As a Way to Further Recognize and Increase the Impact of Their Volunteer Hours. the Nielsen Foundation Also Offers Other Special Issue Cause Card Programs Throughout the Year.
$164,680
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
New York, NY
To Support Lisc's Optimizing Narrative Change Initiative to Cultivate Community Networks Through Storytelling
$150,000
National Afterschool Association
Oakton, VA
Support for the Discover Data Program for Middle and High School Data Science Activities
$120,000
Advertising Council Inc
New York, NY
General Operating Support
$75,000
Geena Davis Institute on Gender IN Media
Marina Del Ray, CA
General Operating Support
$75,000
The Jed Foundation
New York, NY
To Support Research and the Production of a Public Report on Teen Use of Ai for Mental Health Help-seeking
$50,000
Potential Energy Coalition Inc
New York, NY
To Support Strategic Climate Narratives and Research to Support Public Campaigns and Action on Climate Change
$50,000
Civic Nation
Washington, DC
To Support We the Action, an Initiative of Civic Nation
$50,000
Climate Central Inc
Princeton, NJ
To Support Research Helping Local U.S. Broadcasters Better Cover Extreme Weather and Climate Change
$50,000
National Ass'n of Broadcasters Leadership Fdn
Washington, DC
Support for the Broadcast Leadership Training, Media Sales Academy, and Emerson Coleman Fellowship Programs
$50,000
Entertainment Industry Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
General Operating Support for Defy:disaster
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Nielsen Foundation Inc 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 Foundation Inc reported 48 itemized grants totaling $1.9M. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $222.5K (median $25K).

Recent recipients include TAMPA BAY WAVE INC, THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND, LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION, among 43 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Nielsen Foundation Inc 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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