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The Nielsen Foundation Inc Grants
Private foundation · EIN 47-5513015 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $4.3M
- Grants reported
- 100
- Median grant
- $38K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | $1.9M |
| 2024 | 52 | $2.5M |
Where The Nielsen Foundation Inc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMPA BAY WAVE INC | TAMPA, FL | SUPPORT FOR ACCELERATOR PROGRAM TO ADVANCE TECH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CATALYZE INNOVATION | 2024 | $222.5K |
| TAMPA BAY WAVE INC | TAMPA, FL | TO SUPPORT THE 2026 TECH|X PURPOSE DRIVEN INNOVATION ACCELERATOR | 2025 | $222.5K |
| THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND | CHARLESTON, SC | CAUSE CARDS PROGRAM (ADMINISTERED BY YOURCAUSE AND PROCESSED THROUGH THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND). NIELSEN EMPLOYEES WHO LOG VOLUNTEER HOURS CAN UNLOCK "CAUSE CARDS" TO DIRECT DONATIONS FROM THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION TO ELIGIBLE NON-PROFITS, AS A WAY TO FURTHER RECOGNIZE AND INCREASE THE IMPACT OF THEIR VOLUNTEER HOURS. THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION ALSO OFFERS OTHER SPECIAL ISSUE CAUSE CARD PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. | 2025 | $164.7K |
| LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT LISC'S OPTIMIZING NARRATIVE CHANGE INITIATIVE TO CULTIVATE COMMUNITY NETWORKS THROUGH STORYTELLING | 2024 | $150K |
| LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT LISC'S OPTIMIZING NARRATIVE CHANGE INITIATIVE TO CULTIVATE COMMUNITY NETWORKS THROUGH STORYTELLING | 2025 | $150K |
| THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND | CHARLESTON, SC | CAUSE CARDS PROGRAM (ADMINISTERED BY YOURCAUSE AND PROCESSED THROUGH THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND). NIELSEN EMPLOYEES WHO LOG 10 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. THE NIELSEN FOUNDATION ALSO OFFERS OTHER SPECIAL ISSUE CAUSE CARD PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. | 2024 | $139.6K |
| NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATION | OAKTON, VA | SUPPORT FOR THE DISCOVER DATA PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL DATA SCIENCE ACTIVITIES | 2024 | $120K |
| NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATION | OAKTON, VA | SUPPORT FOR THE DISCOVER DATA PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL DATA SCIENCE ACTIVITIES | 2025 | $120K |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA INC | NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT TO IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND DATA | 2024 | $100K |
| MEDIA SALES INSTITUTE | BELTSVILLE, MD | SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEDIA SALES DEPARTMENT (MSD) CONCENTRATION | 2024 | $75K |
| GEENA DAVIS INSTITUTE ON GENDER IN MEDIA | MARINA DEL RAY, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 | $75K |
| THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA | NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT FOR THE RE-CREATING RADIO AND PODCAST PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS AND MEDIA CAREER READINESS PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS | 2024 | $75K |
| ADVERTISING COUNCIL INC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $75K |
| GEENA DAVIS INSTITUTE ON GENDER IN MEDIA | MARINA DEL RAY, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $75K |
| ADVERTISING COUNCIL INC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 | $75K |
| ARF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE ARF WIDE PROGRAM | 2024 | $50K |
| NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT FOR PANEL ENGAGEMENT FOR THE AMPLIFY AAPI RESEARCH PROGRAM | 2024 | $50K |
| DISABILITY BELONGS | FREDERICKSBURG, VA | SUPPORT FOR RESPECTABILITY PIPELINE PROGRAMMING | 2024 | $50K |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | TO SUPPORT THE BREAK THROUGH TECH AI STUDIO | 2024 | $50K |
| INTERNATIONAL RADIO TELEVISION SOCIETY FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT FOR THE IRTS SUMMER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, IRTS MULTICULTURAL CAREER WORKSHOP, AND IRTS FACULTY SEMINAR | 2024 | $50K |
| AI4ALL | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR IGNITE PROGRAM | 2024 | $50K |
| PATHOS LABS | LITTLETON, CO | SUPPORT FOR THE SECOND ITERATION OF THE IP LIST AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $50K |
| INEVITABLE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE INEVITABLE FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE | 2024 | $50K |
| POTENTIAL ENERGY COALITION INC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $50K |
| HOLLYWOOD CINEMA PRODUCTION RESOURCES | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT THE HCPR DATA MANAGEMENT PROJECT | 2024 | $50K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Nielsen Foundation Inc'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.