Jean Nichols Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Jean Nichols Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Sudbury, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $13,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,000 the year before.
41% 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 | $40,000 | 14 | $931,757 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 12 | $961,597 |
| 2025 | $47,500 | 17 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles Nichols II 27 Virginia Ridge Road, Sudbury, MA 01776 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (978) 440-8741 |
| What to submit | Written letter including reason for which the contribution is requested. |
What Jean Nichols Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $45,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salem Pantry Inc | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Community Development Partnership | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Duffy Health Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lend A Hand Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Home for Our Troops | Charitable | $1,000 |
| New England Center & Home for Veterans | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chase Rauchle PTSD NOW | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army of MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Goodnow Library Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fransiscan Charities | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Museum of Science | Charitable | $1,000 |
| American Heritage Museum | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lovelane | Charitable | $500 |
| Rittner Campership Fund | Charitable | $500 |
| Easter Seals | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Nichols II
- Arthur A Nichols
Questions people ask
Does Jean Nichols Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jean Nichols Charitable Trust give?
$47,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jean Nichols Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Nichols II (Trustee) and Arthur A Nichols (Trustee).
What does Jean Nichols Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, health and arts and culture.