Nichols Company Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Nichols Company Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $319,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$319,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $160,000 | 21 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $319,000 | 37 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Scott C Keller 4706 Broadway Ave Suite 260, Kansas City, MO 64112 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 960-6213 |
| What to submit | Letter; must be 501(c)3 organization; mission and use of requested funds |
What Nichols Company Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 34 | $306,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Police Foundation of Kansas City | General operating - civic | $50,000 |
| Kansas City Parks Foundation | General operating - civic | $20,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | General operating - civic | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operating - civic | $20,000 |
| The Nelson Gallery Foundation | General operating - culture | $20,000 |
| Historic Kansas City Foundation | General operating - civic | $16,000 |
| Belles of the American Royal Organization | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| City of Fountains Foundation | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| City Union Mission | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| Community Linc | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| Giving the Basics | General operating - human service | $10,000 |
| Hope Faith Ministries Inc | General operating - human service | $10,000 |
| Junior League of Kansas City Missouri | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Public Library | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| KC Common Good | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| KC Repertory Theater | General operating - culture | $10,000 |
| Midtown KC Now | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| The Nia Project | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| Uli - the Urban Land Institute | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| Mayors Christmas Tree Association | General operating - civic | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General operating - civic | $1,500 |
| Hope House Inc | General operating - human service | $1,500 |
| Level Up Kids | General operating - civic | $1,500 |
| Professional Women of Color | General operating - civic | $1,500 |
| Synergy Services Inc | General operating - civic | $1,500 |
| Valley Hope Foundation | General operating - civic | $1,500 |
| Bike Walk KC | General operating - civic | $1,000 |
| Emmanuel Family and Child Development Center & Emergency Shelter for Childr | General operating - human service | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City | General operating - human service | $1,000 |
| Happy Bottoms | General operating - human service | $1,000 |
| KC Can Compost | General operating - civic | $1,000 |
| Pawsperity Inc | General operating - civic | $1,000 |
| The Rabbit Hole KC | General operating - culture | $1,000 |
| Unbound | General operating - civic | $1,000 |
| Universal Health Foundation | General operating - civic | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Keller
- Taryn Johnson
- Charon Knox
- Mark O'Briant
- Chris Harren
- Victoria Snee
Questions people ask
Does Nichols Company Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Nichols Company Charitable Trust give?
$319,000 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Nichols Company Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott Keller (President), Taryn Johnson (Vice President), Charon Knox (Treasurer/Secretary) and Mark O'Briant (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Nichols Company Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, human services and arts and culture.