Foundation profile
George W Neilson Foundation
Private foundation · Bemidji, MN · www.gwnf.org
Accepts applications Has $1.8M left to give
Grants (last 3 years)
30
Total given (last 3 years)
$1.4M
Median grant
$28k
Range
$1.5k – $250k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
University · 19%Boys club · 17%Amateur sports · 10%Job training · 10%Recreation and sports · 9%
States
Minnesota
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Contacts, deadlines, restrictions, openness to new grantees and every grant this foundation made.
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