Private foundation · EIN 52-2347387 · Sykesville, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc

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: 14 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $20K. 57% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$1.3M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MD
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
John Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDDonation$750K
The University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc (umbf)Baltimore, MDDonation$200K
Medstar Union Memorial HospitalBaltimore, MDDonation$100K
Mother Seton AcademyBaltimore, MDDonation$100K
St Jude's Children Research HospitalMemphis, TNDonation$50K
Healthcare for the HomelessBaltimore, MDDonation$25K
Free Wheelchair MissionIrvine, CADonation$20K
The Carter CenterAtlanta, GADonation$20K
Camp GlowBaltimore, MDDonation$10K
Bridging Lifecarroll County HospiceWestminster, MDDonation$10K
Children's Roads to Recovery IncAtlanta, GADonation$10K
The Marianists of AmericaSt Louis, MODonation$10K
Critter Calvary RescueFranklin, TNDonation$10K
The Least of These MinistriesWestminster, MDDonation$5,000

By state: Maryland 8 · Tennessee 2 · Georgia 2 · California 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sykesville, Maryland, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc 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 The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 14 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (8 grants), Tennessee (2 grants), Georgia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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