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Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in OAKLAND, NE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Clarence Mock. It holds total assets of $16.5M. Annual income is reported at $5.2M. Total assets have grown from $7.7M in 2010 to $19.6M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Nebraska. According to available records, Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc. has made 81 grants totaling $5M, with a median grant of $40K. Annual giving has grown from $851K in 2020 to $2.4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $536K, with an average award of $61K. The foundation has supported 51 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Nebraska and Georgia and Oklahoma. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$35K
Average Grant
$41K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 81 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NE, GA, OK.
Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $5M across 81 grants. The median grant size is $40K, with an average of $61K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $536K.
Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (202629290) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Donald E Nielsen Foundation Inc. is headquartered in OAKLAND, NE. While based in NE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Mock | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | $32K | $0 | $32K |
| Jeff Baldwin | DIRECTOR/SEC/TREASUR | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Sara A Neilson | DIRECTOR/VP | $5K | $0 | $5K |
Total Giving
$1.5M
Total Assets
$19.6M
Fair Market Value
$21.9M
Net Worth
$19.6M
Grants Paid
$1.3M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$630K
Distribution Amount
$1.1M
Total: $19.4M
Total Grants
81
Total Giving
$5M
Average Grant
$61K
Median Grant
$40K
Unique Recipients
51
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tekamah Pool Task ForceGENERAL SUPPORT | Tekamah, NE | $200K | 2022 |
| Burt County NeGENERAL SUPPORT | Tekamah, NE | $150K | 2022 |
| Generation DiamondGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2022 |
| West Point Community TheatreGENERAL SUPPORT | West Point, NE | $100K | 2022 |
| Blair Family YmcaGENERAL SUPPORT | Blair, NE | $100K | 2022 |
| City Of Blair NeGENERAL SUPPORT | Blair, NE | $100K | 2022 |
| Village Of Decatur NeGENERAL SUPPORT | Decatur, NE | $100K | 2022 |
| Walthill Volunteer Fire DeptGENERAL SUPPORT | Walthill, NE | $64K | 2022 |
| Nebraska State PatrolGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $50K | 2022 |
| The Susan Laflesche Picotte CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Walthill, NE | $50K | 2022 |
| Roots To WingsGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, NE | $50K | 2022 |
| Village Of Craig NebraskaGENERAL SUPPORT | Craig, NE | $30K | 2022 |
| Swedish Heritage CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, NE | $26K | 2022 |
| West Point Public SchoolsGENERAL SUPPORT | West Point, NE | $25K | 2022 |
| Sunshine Center IncGENERAL SUPPORT | West Point, NE | $20K | 2022 |
| Bancroft-Rosalie Community Schools FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Bancroft, NE | $16K | 2022 |
| Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Dept FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Tekamah, NE | $10K | 2022 |
| Hartington-Newcastle Public SchoolsGENERAL SUPPORT | Hartington, NE | $8K | 2022 |
| Beemer Senior Citizens CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Beemer, NE | $6K | 2022 |
| Relay For LifeGENERAL SUPPORT | Kennesaw, GA | $2K | 2022 |
| Educational Service Unit 2GENERAL SUPPORT | Fremont, NE | $536K | 2021 |
| Fort Atkinson FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Fort Atkinson, NE | $250K | 2021 |
| Cuming County Economic DevelopmentGENERAL SUPPORT | West Point, NE | $210K | 2021 |
| West Point Community Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | West Point, NE | $135K | 2021 |
| Oakland Rural Fire DepartmentGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, NE | $123K | 2021 |
| Historic Bryant House IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Tekamah, NE | $75K | 2021 |
| Tekamah Community Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Tekamah, NE | $70K | 2021 |
| Cuming County Ag SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | West Point, NE | $50K | 2021 |
| Village Of Howells Volunteer Rescue SquadGENERAL SUPPORT | Howells, NE | $46K | 2021 |
| City Of Lyons-Lyons Police DepartmentGENERAL SUPPORT | Lyons, NE | $46K | 2021 |