Private foundation · EIN 25-1597437 · Wilmington, Delaware

Nimick Forbesway 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: 27 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $35K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
27
$1.3M
Median grant
$35K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Childrens Institute FoundationPittsburgh, PAPlayground funds$200K
Trustees of Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJNimick Fellowship in Art and Archeology and Service Fund Scholarship Fund$117K
International Crane Foundation IncBaraboo, WITo support ICF's work with the Kafue Flats of Zambia$100K
Madison Childrens Museum IncMadison, WINature Exhibit, Caretakes of Wonder, and Access for Everyone$75K
Archipelago Books IncBrooklyn, NYTo support for two ambitious long-term projects from Argentina: a two-volume edition of Julio Cortzar's letters and a five-volume series of…$65K
Aldo Leopold Nature Center IncMonona, WIAccess For All: Ensuring Educational Equity for Underserved Youth Initiative (AFA)$50K
Forward Theater CompanyMadison, WIFuture Forward Endowment Campaign$50K
Grace Episcopal ChurchMadison, WIReplacement and repair of the slate roof system on the original 1858 nave$50K
Literacy Network IncMadison, WICitizenship Program: Supporting Immigrants with Naturalization$50K
Madison Public Library Foundation IncMadison, WIThe Imagination Center at Reindahl Park$50K
Rock Creek Conservancy IncBethesda, MDIn support of the Carter Barron Ampitheater$50K
St Pauls SchoolConcord, NHSupport of the renovation of the interior of the Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul$50K
Upstream Policy Institute IncDamariscotta, MEBest Waste Reduction Idea for America's Best Idea$50K
Piedmont Environmental CouncilWarrenton, VAVirginia Grassland Bird Initiative$35K
Groundswell Conservancy IncMadison, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$31K
Bayview Foundation IncMadison, WIYouth Programming Support and Stabilization Program$25K
Cafe Momentum PittsburghDallas, TXTo support the Education Program$25K
Carnegie Museum of Natural HistoryPittsburgh, PAMars Exhibition at the Carnegie Science Center$25K
Childrens Theater of Madison IncMadison, WICTM's Ensure the Future Campaign$25K
Fort Ligonier AssociationLigonier, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art IncMadison, WIYouth Education Programs$25K
Madison Public Schools Foundation IncMadison, WITeacher Support Network$25K
Southern Tier Alternative Therapies IncLigonier, PATo help the transition from the current Ligonier Therapeutic Center curriculum to a nationwide educational training program$25K
Madison Symphony Orchestra IncMadison, WIYoung People's Concert Series$15K
Council of Literary Magazines and PressesNew York, NYGeneral Support for Publication of Conjunctions: Issue 85$10K
Loyalhanna Watershed Association IncLigonier, PAConservation Education Program$10K
Tickets for Kids FoundationPittsburgh, PATFK Cultural Access Program$10K

By state: Wisconsin 13 · Pennsylvania 6 · New Jersey 1 · New York 2 · Maryland 1 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Nimick Forbesway Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Kim Tilghman, tax-exempt since 1989. 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 Nimick Forbesway 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 Nimick Forbesway Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 27 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Nimick Forbesway Foundation give?

Wisconsin (13 grants), Pennsylvania (6 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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