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Nielsen Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in OLDSMAR, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is The Nielsen Foundation Inc.. It holds total assets of $34.5M. Annual income is reported at $11.7M. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, District of Columbia, California. According to available records, Nielsen Foundation Inc. has made 168 grants totaling $6.3M, with a median grant of $13K. Annual giving has grown from $2.2M in 2020 to $4.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $350K, with an average award of $37K. The foundation has supported 96 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Virginia, Florida, which account for 48% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 20 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$34K
Largest Grant
$350K
Based on 64 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.
Nielsen Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 168 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, VA, FL.
Nielsen Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $6.3M across 168 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $37K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $350K.
Nielsen Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Nielsen Foundation Inc. is headquartered in OLDSMAR, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 20 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Epstein | PRES/SEC/EXEC DIR-GOVERNANCE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa Longo | VICE PRESIDENT-FINANCE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Callard | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura Nelson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Bradley | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrea Bertels | EXEC DIR-GRANTMAKING | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sandra Sims-Williams | DIRECTOR AS OF 4/23/2020 | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laurie Lovett | DIRECTOR AS OF 1/31/2020 | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$34.5M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$34.5M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
168
Total Giving
$6.3M
Average Grant
$37K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
96
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Initiatives Support CorporationFinancial relief to help small Black-owned businesses weather the economic impact of COVID-19 | New York, NY | $325K | 2022 |
| National Afterschool AssociationDiscover Data program - Middle school data science activities program | Oakton, VA | $300K | 2022 |
| Tampa Bay Wave IncTechDiversity Accelerator Cohort Powered by Nielsen Foundation | Tampa, FL | $223K | 2022 |
| Teach For America IncSupport for the implementation of TFA's new admissions model | New York, NY | $125K | 2022 |
| Year Up IncSupport for current and future Scalable solutions pilot projects | Boston, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Advertising Council IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Geena Davis Institute On Gender In Media IncSupport for the redesign of the organization's website to strengthen GDIGM's external identity | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving FundCause Cards Program (administered by YourCause and processed through the Blackbaud Giving Fund). Nielsen employees who log 12 or more volunteer hours in a quarter can unlock a "Cause Card" to direct a $200 donation from the Nielsen Foundation to an eligible non-profit, as a way to further recognize and increase the impact of their volunteer hours. In 2021, the Nielsen Foundation also began offering $25 Cause Cards to new Nielsen employees on a quarterly basis. | Charleston, SC | $64K | 2022 |
| Pathos LabsSupport to build a catalog of intellectual property from diverse creatives and distribute it to writers, producers and executives | Littleton, CO | $50K | 2022 |
| The Trevor Project IncSupport for the organization's research-driven marketing and advocacy campaign to uplift the stories of trans and nonbinary youth | W Hollywood, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Wiki Education FoundationSupport to develop a free online portal to advance representation on Wikipedia | Chico, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| International Radio Television Society FoundationSupport Fellowships for the IRTS Summer Fellowship Program, IRTS Multicultural Career Workshop, and IRTS Faculty Seminar | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| University Of Southern CaliforniaSupport for Norman Lear Center Media Impact Project research project on representations of fatness and anti-fat bias in medical dramas | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Hispanic Federation IncSupport for economic empowerment and education programs | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Ghetto Film SchoolSupport for the organization's comprehensive program assessment and evaluation project | Bronx, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Arf Charitable FoundationSupport for ARF Charitable Foundation for scholarships through the ARF WIDE program | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Inevitable FoundationSupport for the Cost of Accommodations Report | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| No Barriers UsaSupport for the No Barriers Warriors Program | Fort Collins, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| Broadcasters Foundation Of AmericaProvide critical financial support to destitute broadcasters, through emergency grants and monthly grants | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Upwardly GlobalSupport for Upwardly Global's efforts to boost resiliency and employability of immigrant - including refugee and asylee - professionals | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Young Black & Giving Back InstituteSupport for the Inaugural Benchmark Fundraising Report on Black-led & Black-benefiting nonprofits | Upper Marlboro, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| National Ass'N Of Broadcasters Leadership FdnTo support the Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) and the Media Sales Institute (MSL) intensive sales training programs | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Fpf Education And Innovation FoundationSupport for the Elise Berkower Fellowship | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| The Jewish Community Center In Manhattan IncSupport for the ReelAbilities Film Festival, for the ReelAbilities Stream platform and help to build streaming accessibility of films by and about people with disabilities | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Accelerated College ExperiencesSupport for technology system upgrades to improve organizational monitoring and evaluation | Boston, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| University Of South Florida Foundation IncUniversity of South Florida/Nielsen Foundation Scholarship Program | Tampa, FL | $15K | 2022 |
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