The Aksel Nielsen Foundation
Invitation OnlyWestport, Massachusetts · EIN 84-6025711 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$228K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
31% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Avoda | Needham, MA | General support | $60,000 |
| National Sports Center for the Disabled | Golden, CO | General support | $40,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | General support | $6,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | Needham, MA | General support | $5,168 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Adl New England | Boston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Casa Myrna Vazquez | Boston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Jcrc Jewish Community Relations Council | Boston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Health Care Center | Worcester, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | Lincoln, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Trustees of the Reservation | Beverly, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Westport Land Conservation Trust | Westport, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Westport River Watershed Alliance | Westport, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Weston Library | Weston, MA | General support | $3,000 |
| Worcester Academy | Worcester, MA | General support | $3,000 |
| Tifereth Israel | New Bedford, MA | General support | $2,700 |
| Massachusetts Assn for Mental Health | Boston, MA | General support | $2,500 |
| Usc Gould School of Law | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Wbur-Public Radio | Boston, MA | General support | $2,500 |
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | General support | $2,500 |
| K-9'S for Warriors | Ponte Vedra, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| New England Innocence Project | Boston, MA | General suport | $2,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | Newtown, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| Shalom Austin | Austin, TX | General support | $2,000 |
| Veteran's Inc | Worcester, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| Town of Weston | Weston, MA | General support | $1,460 |
| Bard College | Annandale on Hudson, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Experience Camps | Westport, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Land Sake Farms | Weston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Weston Forest and Trail Assoc | Weston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Needham Public Library | Needham, MA | General support | $500 |
| Needham Community Council | Needham, MA | General support | $500 |
| Needham Observer | Needham, MA | General support | $500 |
| Weston Observer | Weston, MA | General support | $500 |
| Westport Food Pantry | Westport, MA | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $227,828 | 41 |
| 2024 | $199,780 | 37 |
| 2023 | $200,475 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631199349101503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-6025711
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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