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Written Narrative Contact: Steve Clinkinbeard, 5100 Sw 10th Ave, Topeka, Ks, 7852725102 Deadlines: None Restrictions: None
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central City OperaCentral City, CO | Arts | $439K |
| Friends of the Rgv ReefSouth Padre Island, TX | Enviroment | $100K |
| Ace ScholarshipsGreenwood Village, CO | Education | $57K |
| Friends of Animal RescueSouth Padre Island, TX | Animal care | $51K |
| Central Baptist ChurchGreat Bend, KS | Religion | $45K |
| Kansas Grazing Land CoalitionSalina, KS | Grass management | $40K |
| Barton Community College FoundationGreat Bend, KS | Meal on Wheels | $35K |
| Mountain Family CenterGreenwood Village, CO | Medical care | $25K |
| Center for Hearing AccessEugene, OR | Assist with hearing loss | $25K |
| Denver Center for the Performing ArtsDenver, CO | Arts | $10K |
| Lovegrass Music Festival AssocSylan Grove, KS | Arts | $7,000 |
| Great Bend Community CenterGreat Bend, KS | Community support | $5,000 |
| Angels With PawsLakewood, CO | Pet adoption | $5,000 |
| Historic DenverDenver, CO | Preservation | $2,500 |
| Susan G Komen Walk for WomenDallas, TX | Medical research | $1,500 |
| Denver Cat RescueLakewood, CO | Pet Adoption | $1,500 |
By state: Colorado 7 · Texas 3 · Kansas 5 · Oregon 1
About this foundation
Nichols Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Topeka, Kansas, administered in care of Steve Clinkinbeard, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Nichols Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written Narrative Deadlines: None.
How much does Nichols Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $850K across 16 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Nichols Charitable Foundation give?
Colorado (7 grants), Texas (3 grants), Kansas (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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