George W Neilson Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 41-6022186 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $3M
- Grants reported
- 64
- Median grant
- $25.5K
- Future commitments
- $7M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | $1.6M |
| 2024 | 30 | $1.4M |
Where George W Neilson Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD FOUNDATION | BEMIDJI, MN | MOBILE MAMMO LAB | 2025 | $400K |
| NEILSON FIELDHOUSE | BEMIDJI, MN | BUILDING RENOVATION | 2025 | $250K |
| NORTHWOODS BATTERED WOMENS SHELTER | BEMIDJI, MN | NEW BUILDING | 2024 | $250K |
| NORTHWOODS PREGANCY CENTER | BEMIDJI, MN | PURCHASE BUILDING | 2024 | $175K |
| GREATER BEMIDJIMI2 | BEMIDJI, MN | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | 2025 | $125K |
| BEMIDJI HIGH SCHOOL FIELD IMPROVEMENT | BEMIDJI, MN | IMPROVE GAME FIELDS | 2024 | $100K |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE BEMIDJI AREA | BEMIDJI, MN | PROGRAMMING 2024 | 2024 | $100K |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE BEMIDJI AREA | BEMIDJI, MN | PROGRAMMING 2025 | 2025 | $100K |
| NEILSON SPEARHEAD CENTER | BEMIDJI, MN | YEAR 1 OF 5 PLEDGE | 2024 | $91.1K |
| HEADWATERS SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION | BEMIDJI, MN | MATCHING FUNDS | 2024 | $63.5K |
| WELLS ACADEMY INC | BEMIDJI, MN | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | 2024 | $62.4K |
| HEADWATERS SCIENCE CENTER | BEMIDJI, MN | 3 YEAR ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $62K |
| BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER | BEMIDJI, MN | LOWER LEVEL REMODEL | 2024 | $58.7K |
| NO MN ROBOTICS CONFERENCE | BEMIDJI, MN | FACILITY CONSTRUCTION | 2025 | $50K |
| BSUNTCGREATER BEMIDJIMI2 | BEMIDJI, MN | MARKET STUDY | 2025 | $50K |
| BAGLEY PTO | BAGLEY, MN | PLAYGROUND UPGRADE | 2024 | $50K |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE BEMIDJI AREA | BEMIDJI, MN | CAPITAL PROJECT/STORAGE, OFFICE | 2025 | $50K |
| ALASKA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT | PUPOSKY, MN | FIRE TRUCK BAY | 2024 | $40K |
| BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | BEMIDJI, MN | FUND 40 SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $40K |
| BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | BEMIDJI, MN | FUND SCHOLARSHIPS | 2025 | $40K |
| 218 SPORTS INC | BEMIDJI, MN | SPORTS MARKETING | 2024 | $40K |
| HEADWATERS SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION | BEMIDJI, MN | EQUIPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE | 2025 | $39.4K |
| NEILSON SPEARHEAD CENTER | BEMIDJI, MN | YEAR 2 OF 5 PLEDGE | 2025 | $39K |
| BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | BEMIDJI, MN | FUND 14 INTERNSHIPS | 2024 | $37.5K |
| BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | BEMIDJI, MN | FUND INTERNSHIPS | 2025 | $37.5K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- SUZANNE LIAPIS
- Address
- PO BOX 692 BEMIDJI, MN, 56619
- Phone
- 2184444963
- Deadlines
- NONE
- Application materials
- GENERAL OUTLINE OF PROPOSAL
- Restrictions
- QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
About this data
Figures are aggregated from George W Neilson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.