Harriet H Nicol Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harriet H Nicol Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $212,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$212,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $201,000 the year before.
21% 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 | $200,000 | 10 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $201,000 | 13 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $212,000 | 14 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Harriet H Nicol Charitable 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 Harriet H Nicol Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $75,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 8 | $47,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $35,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr College | Harriet nicol endowed | $50,000 |
| The Chestnut Hill School | Renovation of the early | $40,000 |
| The Madeira School | Equestrian center | $35,000 |
| The Winsor School | Annual fund with preference | $30,000 |
| Fountain House | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Spence-Chapin Services | Special needs adoption | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Charities of New York | Bulk buying program for | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Relief and Development | Global needs fund | $5,000 |
| Frontier Nursing University | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA | Burns project | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church | Expand the columbarium | $5,000 |
| Wnet (Thirteen) | General purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah M Allen
- Robert G Bannish
Questions people ask
Does Harriet H Nicol Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harriet H Nicol Charitable Foundation give?
$212,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Harriet H Nicol Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah M Allen (Trustee) and Robert G Bannish (Trustee).
What does Harriet H Nicol Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.