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Grants paid by George W Neilson Foundation, tax year 2025
EIN 41-6022186 · Bemidji, MN · Form 990-PF, Part XV
In tax year 2025, George W Neilson Foundation (EIN 41-6022186) reported 34 grants paid totaling $1,579,712. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2025
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Greater Bemidji Bemidji, MN | B | $4,000,000 | approved, future | WELLNESS PROJECT/YMCA 10 YR PLEDGE | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Sanford Foundation Bemidji, MN | D | $400,000 | paid | MOBILE MAMMO LAB | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Cass Lake Volunteer Fire Dept Cass Lake, MN | U | $300,000 | approved, future | BUILDING PLEDGE | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Neilson Fieldhouse Bemidji, MN | U | $250,000 | paid | BUILDING RENOVATION | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Greater Bemidjimi2 Bemidji, MN | C | $125,000 | paid | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Greater Bemidjimi2 Bemidji, MN | C | $125,000 | approved, future | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji Area Bemidji, MN | C | $120,000 | approved, future | PROGRAMMING/SAFETY 2026 | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Neilson Spearhead Center Bemidji, MN | U | $116,850 | approved, future | 5 YR PLEDGE | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji Area Bemidji, MN | C | $100,000 | paid | PROGRAMMING 2025 | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Headwaters Science Center Bemidji, MN | B | $88,000 | approved, future | 3 YR ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Bemidji State University Foundation Bemidji, MN | D | $75,000 | approved, future | FUND INTERNSHIPS | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Headwaters Science Center Bemidji, MN | B | $62,000 | paid | 3 YEAR ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | No Mn Robotics Conference Bemidji, MN | U | $50,000 | paid | FACILITY CONSTRUCTION | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji Area Bemidji, MN | C | $50,000 | paid | CAPITAL PROJECT/STORAGE, OFFICE | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Bsuntcgreater Bemidjimi2 Bemidji, MN | U | $50,000 | paid | MARKET STUDY | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Bemidji State University Foundation Bemidji, MN | D | $40,000 | paid | FUND SCHOLARSHIPS | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Headwaters Shooting Sports Foundation Bemidji, MN | B | $39,400 | paid | EQUIPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Neilson Spearhead Center Bemidji, MN | U | $38,950 | paid | YEAR 2 OF 5 PLEDGE | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Bemidji State University Foundation Bemidji, MN | D | $37,500 | paid | FUND INTERNSHIPS | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Bemidji State University Foundation Bemidji, MN | D | $36,818 | paid | FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Northwest Technical College Foundation Bemidji, MN | C | $30,000 | paid | FUND SCHOLARSHIPS | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | 218 Sports Inc Bemidji, MN | C | $30,000 | paid | SPORTS MARKETING | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Bemidji High School Pool Bemidji, MN | U | $30,000 | paid | TIMING SYSTEM | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Neilson Spearhead Center Bemidji, MN | U | $26,000 | paid | STORM RECOVERY | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Oak Hills College Bemidji, MN | U | $25,000 | paid | FACILITIES TRUCK PURCHASE | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Bemidji Symphony Orchestra Bemidji, MN | C | $23,000 | paid | 2025-2026 CONCERT PROGRAMMING | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Oak Hills College Bemidji, MN | U | $20,000 | paid | FUND SCHOLARSHIPS | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Red Lake Memorial Fund Bemidji, MN | U | $20,000 | approved, future | MEMORIAL MONUMENT | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Bemidji High School All School Reunion Bemidji, MN | U | $15,000 | paid | 2025 ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Beltrami County Historical Society Bemidji, MN | C | $15,000 | paid | PROGRAMMING, COLLECTIONS | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Bemidji Downtown Alliance Bemidji, MN | B | $15,000 | paid | LED ROOFTOP LIGHTING | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Bemidji Area Cross Country Ski Club Bemidji, MN | B | $12,000 | paid | STORAGE FACILITY | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Northern Lights Council Fargo, ND | U | $10,000 | paid | SCOUTING AMERICA EXPLORING | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Loon Country Arts Collective Bemidji, MN | B | $10,000 | paid | FACILITY UPGRADE | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Beltrami County Agricultural Association Bemidji, MN | B | $9,544 | paid | GRANDSTAND HANDRAIL PROJECT | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | First National Bank Foundation Bemidji, MN | D | $8,000 | paid | 2024-2025 DONATION | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Lakes Area Dive Team Walker, MN | B | $7,500 | paid | TOWFISH SONAR | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Bemidji Vex Robotics Bemidji, MN | U | $6,000 | paid | BMS BOOSTER CLUB SUPPORT | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | New Musical Theater Exc Bemidji, MN | D | $3,000 | paid | WATER FROM SNOW MUSICAL | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Headwaters Music & Art Bemidji, MN | U | $2,000 | paid | W AFRICAN DRIP WORKSHOP | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Miss Northern Lakes Cottage Grove, MN | U | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202621249349101242 |
| 2025 | Bemidji High School Class of 2025 Bemidji, MN | U | $1,000 | paid | GRADUATION PARTY | 202621249349101242 |
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Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. All years for this funder.
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