Cosmos and Evelyne Nicolaou Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cosmos and Evelyne Nicolaou Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $222,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$222,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,000 | 1 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 2 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $222,500 | 5 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Cosmos and Evelyne Nicolaou Foundation 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 Cosmos and Evelyne Nicolaou Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $172,500 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Community College Outreach Program ("the CCOP"); If CCOP ceases to exist while any amount remains in the Fund, then the Fund shall be used by the School of Medicine | $100,000 |
| Cambridge in America | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | The Fund shall be used under the direction of the faculty sponsor of the Community College Outreach Program ("the CCOP"), currently Anne Villeneuve, PhD, to provide general support to the CCOP, including but not limited to funding internships, hosting events, and/or providing stipends for student and postdoc mentors; If CCOP ceases to exist while any amount remains in the Fund, then the Fund shall be used by the School of Medicine | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | programming for the AI for Mental Health Initiative in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences | $12,500 |
| Castilleja School Foundation | View360 Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cosmos Nicolaou
- Evelyne Nicolaou
Questions people ask
Does Cosmos and Evelyne Nicolaou Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cosmos and Evelyne Nicolaou Foundation give?
$222,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Cosmos and Evelyne Nicolaou Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cosmos Nicolaou (Dir, Treas, Sec, Pres) and Evelyne Nicolaou (Dir).
What does Cosmos and Evelyne Nicolaou Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.