Private foundation · EIN 87-1153144 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nicholson Dimes 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $105K total, median $5,000. 50% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$105K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mission IndiaGrand Rapids, MIThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$11K
New Covenant MissionsCoeur D Alene, IDThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$11K
Evangelism ExplosionArden, NCThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$10K
Stch MinistriesBeeville, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$10K
Bridge to HopeCutler Bay, FLThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$10K
Child Hope InternationalSanta Barbara, CAThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$6,200
Africa New Life MinistriesPortland, ORThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$5,000
Petra CaresCypress, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$5,000
The Bryan MuseumGalveston, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$5,000
Hope for the FatherlessCastle Pines, COThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$5,000
Mission X Mission IncFranklin, TNThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$5,000
Texas Arms of LoveMidland, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$5,000
Campus Crusade for ChristOrlando, FLThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$5,000
Project One LoveConroe, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$5,000
FCADanbury, CTThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$3,000
Here I Am Orphan MinistriesBrenham, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$2,072
15 57 MinistriesHouston, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$1,426
15 57 MinistriesHouston, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$1,025
15 57 MinistriesHouston, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$249
15 57 MinistriesHouston, TXThe contribution was intended to help the organization fund its charitable mission and endeavors.$40

By state: Texas 10 · Florida 2 · Michigan 1 · Idaho 1 · North Carolina 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Nicholson Dimes Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Cody James Nicholson, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Nicholson Dimes Foundation 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 Nicholson Dimes Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $105K across 20 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Nicholson Dimes Foundation give?

Texas (10 grants), Florida (2 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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