Grants $2.7 million in 2024 – largest-ever grantmaking year
In 2024, the Nielsen Foundation committed $2.7 million in grants, marking the largest grantmaking year for the foundation since its inception and exceeding our goal of granting $6 million from 2022 through 2024.
2024 was the first full year of grantmaking informed by the Nielsen Foundation’s refreshed mission statement which refined our grantmaking strategy focused on powering and advancing inclusive innovation and representation in the media and technology industries, especially through the use of data and research.
“From increased grantmaking to our more focused strategy, 2024 was a significant year for the Nielsen Foundation,” said Andrea Bertels, President and Executive Director, Grantmaking, Nielsen Foundation. “I’m thrilled that the Foundation has supported over 50 nonprofit organizations driving innovation and inclusion in media and technology, in a time of rapid change for both industries.”
The Nielsen Foundation provided or approved $2.7 million in grants* to 51 nonprofit organizations in 2024, including:
• $1.85M in Community Grants to 36 organizations driving progress in our focus areas of media production and content, media and technology careers, and media and technology as forces for good
• $342,500 for our two Signature Programs that promote data education and inclusive economic mobility in technology
• $350,000 in Data for Good grants to support seven organizations using data in innovative ways to encourage diverse talent to pursue and succeed in media and technology careers
• $154,500+ in Volunteer Grants, including more than 3,500 Cause Cards from Nielsen employees who logged 10+ volunteer hours in a quarter, recently joined the company, and/or participated in special volunteer recognition programs
• $13,000 in Capacity Building grants to three organizations, as part of an exploratory pilot to support Foundation grantees with networking, professional development and other capacity-building opportunities
View the full summary here to learn more about the Nielsen Foundation’s 2024 grantmaking highlights.
*Includes $2.4 million paid in 2024 and an additional $300,000 in multi-year grants approved in 2024, to be paid out in 2025 and/or 2026.