Private foundation · EIN 20-5813748 · Falls Church, Virginia · Public & societal benefit

Neal C Nichols Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $391K total, median $45K. 63% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$391K
Median grant
$45K
Stays in VA
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Capital Caring - the George Pakidis Advanced Cardiac Care ProgramFalls Church, VACharitable$100K
Evergreen Christian SchoolLeesburg, VACharitable$100K
Virginia Hospital CenterArlington, VACharitable$60K
University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation (johns Hopkins)Baltimore, MDCharitable$50K
The Cru FoundationOrlando, FLCharitable$40K
Christian Help Inc of Mingo CountyKermit, WVCharitable$20K
Operation BlessingVirginia Beach, VACharitable$20K
National Capital Treatment & RecoveryArlington, VACharitable$1,000

By state: Virginia 5 · Maryland 1 · Florida 1 · West Virginia 1

About this foundation

Neal C Nichols Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Falls Church, Virginia, administered in care of Neal C Nichols, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Neal C Nichols Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Neal C Nichols Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $391K across 8 grants, a median of $45K.

Where does Neal C Nichols Foundation Inc give?

Virginia (5 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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