Private foundation · EIN 47-6588446 · Bolivar, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nellie Nicholas Charitable Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $83K total, median $18K. 100% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$83K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in MO
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 2 of 3 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Baptist ChurchEl Dorado Springs, MOMissions$18K
Second Baptist ChurchHollister, MOBldg fund$6,200

About this foundation

Nellie Nicholas Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Bolivar, Missouri, administered in care of Robert Ingold, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Nellie Nicholas Charitable Tr 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 Nellie Nicholas Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $83K across 3 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Nellie Nicholas Charitable Tr give?

Missouri (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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