Nicholson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nicholson Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $902,138 in 156 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $61,687. 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$902,138
- Number of grants156
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$61,687
- Assets$20.7 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $843,942 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $843,942 | 161 | $18.3 million |
| 2024 | $902,138 | 156 | $20.7 million |
How to apply
Nicholson 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.
What Nicholson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 129 | $817,133 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $37,700 |
| Colorado | 8 | $13,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,500 |
| New York | 2 | $5,105 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 3 | $4,600 |
| Michigan | 1 | $4,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park Square Theater Company | General operations | $61,687 |
| Ramsey County Historical Society Inc | Capital campaign | $61,556 |
| MN Historical Society | General operations | $43,237 |
| Commonbond Communities | General operations | $34,401 |
| Wilder Foundation Amherst H | Endowment | $32,312 |
| Metro State University Foundation | General operations | $29,837 |
| St Paul Parks and Conservancy | General operations | $27,750 |
| George Washington University | Planet forward fund | $25,000 |
| Listening House of St Paul | General operations | $25,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation | General operations | $24,467 |
| Como Friends | General operations | $19,100 |
| Ordway Center for the Performing Art | General operations | $18,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television Inc | Endowment | $17,600 |
| History Theatre Inc | General operations | $17,500 |
| Mounds Park Academy | General operations | $16,000 |
| MN Museum of American Art | General operations | $15,000 |
| Friends of the St Paul Public Library | General operations | $14,000 |
| People Incorporated | General operations | $14,000 |
| Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation | General operations | $14,000 |
| MN Boy Choir | General operations | $10,175 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | General operations | $10,100 |
| University of St Thomas | General operations | $10,100 |
| Canvas Health Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | General operations | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operations | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities | General operations | $8,500 |
| YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities | General operations | $8,500 |
| Science Museum of MN | Endowment | $8,100 |
| Landmark Center | General operations | $7,500 |
| Liberty Classical Academy | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| MN State Fair Foundation | Endowment | $7,500 |
| Northern Star Council | General operations | $7,500 |
| Regions Hospital Foundation | General operations | $7,500 |
| MN Public Radio | General operations | $6,500 |
| American Red Cross Twin Cities Area | General operations | $6,000 |
| Dodge Nature Center Thomas Irvine | General operations | $6,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living Inc | General operations | $6,000 |
| Afs Intercultural Programs USA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Depauw University | General operations | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Homes Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard H Nicholson
- David O Nicholson
- Ford J Nicholson
- Todd S Nicholson
- Pondie N Taylor
Questions people ask
Does Nicholson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nicholson Family Foundation give?
$902,138 in tax year 2024, across 156 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Nicholson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard H Nicholson (President), David O Nicholson (Vice President), Ford J Nicholson (Secretary) and Todd S Nicholson (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Nicholson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.