George W Neilson Foundation
Bemidji, Minnesota · EIN 416022186 · Private foundation
George W Neilson Foundation is a private foundation based in Bemidji, Minnesota. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.6M in giving and $30.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 150 individual grants from this funder — $7.6M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for food & agriculture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What George W Neilson Foundation funds
George W Neilson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, higher education, k-12 education, sports & recreation.
Populations it has supported include children.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Bemidji BUSINESS RELIEF FUND | Bemidji, MN | $502K | 2020 |
| Bemidji Community Arena 2ND ICE SHEET | Bemidji, MN | $500K | 2018 |
| Concordia Language Villages KOREAN VILLAGER GRANT | Bemidji, MN | $300K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from George W Neilson Foundation
George W Neilson Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at gwnf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about George W Neilson Foundation
- Does George W Neilson Foundation accept grant applications?
- George W Neilson Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does George W Neilson Foundation fund?
- George W Neilson Foundation's grants focus on food & agriculture. Example recipients include Greater Bemidji, Bemidji Community Arena, Concordia Language Villages. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does George W Neilson Foundation give in grants?
- George W Neilson Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.6M over 150 grants.
- Where is George W Neilson Foundation located?
- George W Neilson Foundation is based in Bemidji, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 416022186.
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