Nimick Forbesway Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nimick Forbesway Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$32.5 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 | $1.1 million | 21 | $31.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 27 | $32.5 million |
How to apply
Nimick Forbesway 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 Nimick Forbesway Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 13 | $571,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $295,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $116,667 |
| New York | 2 | $75,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $35,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Institute Foundation | Playground funds | $200,000 |
| Trustees of Princeton University | Nimick Fellowship in Art and Archeology and Service Fund Scholarship Fund | $116,667 |
| International Crane Foundation Inc | To support ICF's work with the Kafue Flats of Zambia | $100,000 |
| Madison Childrens Museum Inc | Nature Exhibit, Caretakes of Wonder, and Access for Everyone | $75,000 |
| Archipelago Books Inc | To support for two ambitious long-term projects from Argentina: a two-volume edition of Julio Cortzar's letters and a five-volume series of Quino's Mafalda, for the second and third volumes of the Mafalda series | $65,000 |
| Aldo Leopold Nature Center Inc | Access For All: Ensuring Educational Equity for Underserved Youth Initiative (AFA) | $50,000 |
| Forward Theater Company | Future Forward Endowment Campaign | $50,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Replacement and repair of the slate roof system on the original 1858 nave | $50,000 |
| Literacy Network Inc | Citizenship Program: Supporting Immigrants with Naturalization | $50,000 |
| Madison Public Library Foundation Inc | The Imagination Center at Reindahl Park | $50,000 |
| Rock Creek Conservancy Inc | In support of the Carter Barron Ampitheater | $50,000 |
| St Pauls School | Support of the renovation of the interior of the Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul | $50,000 |
| Upstream Policy Institute Inc | Best Waste Reduction Idea for America's Best Idea | $50,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative | $35,000 |
| Groundswell Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $31,000 |
| Bayview Foundation Inc | Youth Programming Support and Stabilization Program | $25,000 |
| Cafe Momentum Pittsburgh | To support the Education Program | $25,000 |
| Carnegie Museum of Natural History | Mars Exhibition at the Carnegie Science Center | $25,000 |
| Childrens Theater of Madison Inc | CTM's Ensure the Future Campaign | $25,000 |
| Fort Ligonier Association | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Inc | Youth Education Programs | $25,000 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation Inc | Teacher Support Network | $25,000 |
| Southern Tier Alternative Therapies Inc | To help the transition from the current Ligonier Therapeutic Center curriculum to a nationwide educational training program | $25,000 |
| Madison Symphony Orchestra Inc | Young People's Concert Series | $15,000 |
| Council of Literary Magazines and Presses | General Support for Publication of Conjunctions: Issue 85 | $10,000 |
| Loyalhanna Watershed Association Inc | Conservation Education Program | $10,000 |
| Tickets for Kids Foundation | TFK Cultural Access Program | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William C Austin
- Victoria N Enright
- Cathleen L Nimick
- Charles L Nimick
- Natalie Lockhart Rattay
- Kim Tilghman
Questions people ask
Does Nimick Forbesway Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nimick Forbesway Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Nimick Forbesway Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William C Austin (Trustee), Victoria N Enright (Vice Chairman), Cathleen L Nimick (Trustee) and Charles L Nimick (Dir, Chairman) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Nimick Forbesway Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.