Private foundation · EIN 87-1448491 · Mequon, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Wisconsin. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $200K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $200K. 67% of grants stayed in Wisconsin. Stated restrictions: To 501 (c)(3) exempt organizations

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$2.0M
Median grant
$200K
Stays in WI
67%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$49M

How to apply

Type written letter with history and purpose of organization Contact: Lynn Nicholas, 10309 N River Rd, Mequon, Wi, 4145732378, LNICHOLAS23@ATT.NET Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: To 501 (c)(3) exempt organizations

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WIAdvance the work of pediatric patient care, research and teaching by children's hospitals.$500K
Rogers Behavioral Health FoundationOconomowoc, WITo help support the new research center and mental health treatments in general. to create awareness around mental health$400K
Uwm FoundationMilwaukee, WISupporting uw milwaukee students, faculty, community programs, and the community.$400K
Macc FundMilwaukee, WISupports research into the effective treatment and cure for childhood cancer.$300K
Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WISupporting a private medical school, pharmacy, and graduate school in milwaukee, wisconsin.$200K
Watertown Humane SocietyWatertown, WIProvide for the lost, homeless, neglected animals. provide help for animals in need regardless of age, health, or background.$100K
Lafd FoundationLos Angeles, CATo impact every firefighter by providing them with the equipment and tools they need to save lives.$50K
Pasadena HumanePasadena, CATo provide shelter, dedicated care and new beginnings for animals in pasadena ca.$50K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCFirst to the frontlines, providing fresh meals in response to human itarian, climate an community crises.$50K

By state: Wisconsin 6 · California 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Mequon, Wisconsin, 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 Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Type written letter with history and purpose of organization Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.0M across 9 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (6 grants), California (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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