Nicholas Endowment
Preselected recipients only
Nicholas Endowment is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $175,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$44.2 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 35 | $42.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 31 | $44.2 million |
How to apply
Nicholas Endowment says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Nicholas Endowment funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 31 | $2.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Coast Repertory | Core support | $175,000 |
| Ocean Institute | Program support | $150,000 |
| Pacific Symphony | Core support | $150,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Trustee recommended grants | $122,400 |
| Bowers Museum | Art access program | $115,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Orange County | Child protection team expansion | $115,000 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | Program support | $115,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Work force development | $115,000 |
| St Margaret's of Scotland Episcopal School | Breakthrough san juan capistrano | $115,000 |
| Uci - Gavin Herbert Eye Institute | Mobile eye clinic | $75,000 |
| UCLA - Veterans Initiatives & Partnerships | Veteran education and training | $75,000 |
| UCLA - School of Law | Veterans legal clinic | $75,000 |
| Uci - Oc Vetfam Collaborative | Oc veterans & military family coll. | $70,000 |
| UCLA - Letters and Science | Social enterprise academy | $65,000 |
| Uci - Alma Program | Alma science academy | $60,000 |
| Uci - Applied Innovation | Technology transfer | $60,000 |
| Uci - Basic Needs Center | Meal swipe program | $60,000 |
| Uci - Department of Mathematics | Math ceo | $55,000 |
| UCLA - Mathematics Department | Applied mathematics mentorship program | $55,000 |
| UCLA - Psychology Clinic | Mental treatment for minority youth | $55,000 |
| Uci - Chemistry Dept | Pipeline in nuclear energy | $50,000 |
| Bowers Museum | Professional development | $4,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Orange County | Professional development | $4,000 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | Professional development | $4,000 |
| Ocean Institute | Professional development | $4,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Professional development | $4,000 |
| Pacific Symphony | Professional development | $4,000 |
| South Coast Repertory | Professional development | $4,000 |
| St Margaret's of Scotland Episcopal School | Professional development | $4,000 |
| Uci - Professional Development | Professional development | $4,000 |
| UCLA - Professional Development | Professional development | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel T Stetson
- Claudia Sangster
- Paula Tomei
- Robert Feller
Questions people ask
Does Nicholas Endowment accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nicholas Endowment give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Nicholas Endowment?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel T Stetson (Trustee and Executive Dire), Claudia Sangster (Trustee and Chair), Paula Tomei (Trustee) and Robert Feller (Trustee).
What does Nicholas Endowment fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.