Private foundation · EIN 84-3968467 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Harriet H Nicol Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $212K total, median $5,000. 21% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$212K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
21%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr, PAHarriet nicol endowed$50K
The Chestnut Hill SchoolChestnut Hill, MARenovation of the early$40K
The Madeira SchoolMcLean, VAEquestrian center$35K
The Winsor SchoolBoston, MAAnnual fund with preference$30K
Fountain HouseNew York, NYGeneral purposes$10K
Spence-Chapin ServicesNew York, NYSpecial needs adoption$10K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral purposes$5,000
Episcopal Charities of New YorkNew York, NYBulk buying program for$5,000
Episcopal Relief and DevelopmentNew York, NYGlobal needs fund$5,000
Frontier Nursing UniversityVersailles, KYGeneral purposes$5,000
The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USABoston, MABurns project$5,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NYGeneral purposes$5,000
Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal ChurchNew York, NYExpand the columbarium$5,000
Wnet (thirteen)New York, NYGeneral purposes$2,000

By state: Massachusetts 3 · Pennsylvania 1 · New York 8 · Virginia 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Harriet H Nicol Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Sarah M Allen and Robert G Bannis, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Harriet H Nicol Charitable 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 Harriet H Nicol Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $212K across 14 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Harriet H Nicol Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), New York (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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