Grants paid in 2025
10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Trust of BenzieFrankfort, MI | General support | $30K |
| Denison UniversityGranville, OH | General support | $25K |
| Frankfort-Elberta Education FoundationFrankfort, MI | General support | $25K |
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital FoundationFrankfort, MI | General support | $25K |
| Cranbrook SchoolsBloomfield, MI | General support | $20K |
| University of IowaIowa City, IA | General support | $14K |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land ConservancyTraverse City, MI | General support | $13K |
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | General support | $10K |
| Rollins CollegeWinter Park, FL | General support | $10K |
| Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA | General support | $10K |
By state: Michigan 5 · Ohio 1 · Iowa 1 · Illinois 1 · Florida 1 · California 1
About this foundation
Nickum Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hinsdale, Illinois, administered in care of Chris McLear, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Nickum Foundation 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 Nickum Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $181K across 10 grants, a median of $17K.
Where does Nickum Foundation give?
Michigan (5 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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