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Nielsen-Massey Foundation is a private corporation based in WAUKEGAN, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Matthew T Nielsen. It holds total assets of $571K. Annual income is reported at $413K. Total assets have decreased from $759K in 2011 to $571K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Nielsen-Massey Foundation has made 42 grants totaling $674K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $184K and $270K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $60K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 15 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-Massey Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, DC.
Nielsen-Massey Foundation has distributed a total of $674K across 42 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $60K.
Nielsen-Massey Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Nielsen-Massey Foundation is headquartered in WAUKEGAN, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camilla Nielsen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew Nielsen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Craig Nielsen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Beth Nielsen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$571K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$571K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$674K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot LightGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Wateraid America IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $30K | 2022 |
| Common ThreadsGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Share Our Strength - No Kid HungryGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Johnson & Wales UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Providence, RI | $20K | 2022 |
| Grameen FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Feeding AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Gigi'S Playhouse IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Hoffman Estates, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| College Of Lake County FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Grayslake, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Healthy Schools CampaignGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Dc Central KitchenGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Foundation For Culinary Arts Kendal College TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| FarestartGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Big Green ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Oxfam AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Hot Bread KitchenGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Wayland AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Beaver Dam, WI | $50K | 2021 |
| Another Round Another RallyGENERAL SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $15K | 2021 |
| Freedom From Hunger FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Davis, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| United Way Of Lake CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Gurnee, IL | $60K | 2020 |
| The Culinary Institute Of AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Hyde Park, NY | $40K | 2020 |
| Restaurant Workers' Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $30K | 2020 |
| Alliance For A Just SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2020 |
| Chicago Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2020 |
| Icing Smiles IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Ellicott City, MD | $15K | 2020 |
| Sustainable Food LabGENERAL SUPPORT | Hartland, VT | $5K | 2020 |