Nichols Farms Scholarship
Preselected recipients only
Nichols Farms Scholarship is a private foundation in Hanford, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $13,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$27,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$236
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $27,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,000 | 3 | $1,136 |
| 2024 | $27,000 | 5 | $111 |
| 2025 | $27,000 | 4 | $236 |
How to apply
Nichols Farms Scholarship 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.
What Nichols Farms Scholarship funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $17,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Tuition and related education costs. | $13,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Tuition and related education costs. | $5,000 |
| Baylor University | Tuition and related education costs. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Tuition and related education costs. | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee Henriksen
- Jennifer Dunlap
- Cristina Lane
Questions people ask
Does Nichols Farms Scholarship accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nichols Farms Scholarship give?
$27,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Nichols Farms Scholarship?
Its 2025 filing lists Lee Henriksen (Chairperson), Jennifer Dunlap (Secretary) and Cristina Lane (Treasurer).
What does Nichols Farms Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.