Private foundation · EIN 45-5316415 · Southfield, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alexander M Nick and Ellen M Nick 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 2023 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $22K total, median $5,250. 75% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
4
$22K
Median grant
$5,250
Stays in MI
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Disaster Relief at WorkPontiac, MIBettering livesaffected bynatural disasters$10K
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTSupport ofno-kill animalsanctuary$8,000
Manresa Jesuit Retreat HouseBloomfield Hills, MIHelping peoplegrow spiritually$2,500
The Shelby Jane Seyburn FoundationCommerce, MIAdvancements in thearea of emotionalsupport after trauma$1,000

By state: Michigan 3 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Alexander M Nick and Ellen M Nick Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Southfield, Michigan, administered in care of Harold R Oseff, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Alexander M Nick and Ellen M Nick Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 Alexander M Nick and Ellen M Nick Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $22K across 4 grants, a median of $5,250.

Where does Alexander M Nick and Ellen M Nick Foundation give?

Michigan (3 grants), Utah (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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