Van Nice Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Van Nice Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $89,400 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $21,400. 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$89,400
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$21,400
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $89,900 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $89,900 | 44 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $89,400 | 40 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Van Nice 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 Van Nice Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | $41,900 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $22,500 |
| Oregon | 6 | $12,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $3,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $2,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1,250 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Academy | General support | $21,400 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Member and Donor Service | General support | $12,500 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago Annual Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | General support | $5,000 |
| St Francis School Annual Gifting | General support | $5,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | General support | $3,000 |
| Lewis and Clark College | General support | $2,500 |
| Valley Catholic School | General support | $2,500 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall | General support | $2,000 |
| Dickinson College General Endowment Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| High Jump | General support | $2,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital | General support | $1,900 |
| Latin School of Chicago for Scholarship Dinner | General support | $1,250 |
| Chicago History Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| Chikaming Open Lands | General support | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | General support | $1,000 |
| Ethel Walker School | General support | $1,000 |
| Family Focus | General support | $1,000 |
| Field Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| Felix Organization | General support | $1,000 |
| Fernwood Botanical Garden | General support | $1,000 |
| Jaon Dancy and Pals | General support | $1,000 |
| Latinas First Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Ohsu Ovarian Cancer Vision | General support | $1,000 |
| Openlands Annual Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Annual Gifting | General support | $1,000 |
| Northeastern University - Rowing | General support | $600 |
| Berkshire School | General support | $500 |
| Camping Education Foundatio Camp Kooch-I-Ching | General support | $500 |
| Chicago Rowing Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Maurice Lucas Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Michiana Humane Society & S Annual Fund | General support | $500 |
| Salud Tuality Healthcare Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Cardigan Mountain School | General support | $250 |
| Clearwater Camp Foundation | General support | $250 |
| Gary Comer Youth Center | General support | $250 |
| Lawrenceville School | General support | $250 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | General support | $250 |
| Sage School | General support | $250 |
| St Chrysostom's Church | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeanette Hunt van Nice
- Peter Errett van Nice
- Anthony H van Nice
Questions people ask
Does Van Nice Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Van Nice Foundation give?
$89,400 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Van Nice Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeanette Hunt van Nice (President), Peter Errett van Nice (Treasurer) and Anthony H van Nice (Secretary).
What does Van Nice Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.