NDSP Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
NDSP Family Foundation is a private foundation in Southfield, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$33,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $2.2 million | 1 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 3 | $10.3 million |
| 2025 | $33,000 | 4 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
NDSP Family 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 4 | $33,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Atlanta | General fund | $10,000 |
| Georgia Aquariam | General fund | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | General fund | $8,000 |
| Leadership Institute | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernest L Nicolay III
- Dana Nicolay
- Pete Nicolay
Questions people ask
Does NDSP Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does NDSP Family Foundation give?
$33,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs NDSP Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ernest L Nicolay III (President), Dana Nicolay (Secretary) and Pete Nicolay (Treasurer).