Private foundation · EIN 22-2344110 · New York, New York

Nicholson Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $984K total, median $144K. 20% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$984K
Median grant
$144K
Stays in NY
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Glassroots IncNewark, NJFunds to support the renovation and furnishing of a new site.$500K
Metal MuseumMemphis, TNTo provide a capital grant for building out a new enamel workspace within the new building.$190K
Glassroots IncNewark, NJFunds to support the glassroots peters valley residential youth development program. it is a 12-week program for the peters valley resident…$144K
The Butterfly Effect ProjectRiverhead, NYFunds to support a mentoring program for low-income girls of color.$100K
Peconic Arts School of Fine CraftsColumbia, NCFunds for a new building to add to the campus space.$50K

By state: New Jersey 2 · Tennessee 1 · New York 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Nicholson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Raines &fischer Llp, tax-exempt since 1981. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Nicholson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Nicholson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $984K across 5 grants, a median of $144K.

Where does Nicholson Foundation give?

New Jersey (2 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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