Nyce Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nyce Family Foundation is a private foundation in Center Harbor, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $161,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$161,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,000 the year before.
35% 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 | $99,500 | 14 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 14 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $161,500 | 17 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Nyce 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 Nyce Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $75,000 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $37,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $19,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Refuge | Provide support to refugee children | $20,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | Provide services to families at-risk | $15,000 |
| Marguerites Place Inc | Provide housing for women and child | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of NE | Provide support | $15,000 |
| Intntl Institute of New England | Refugee and immigrant support | $15,000 |
| Summer Search Boston | Youth development | $10,000 |
| Youth Build USA | Youth development | $10,000 |
| The Opportunity Network | Provide support to students | $10,000 |
| Lawrence Community Works | Community development | $10,000 |
| Gather New Haven | Environmental educaton and youth dev | $9,000 |
| Squash Haven Inc | Provide acad & squash instr to stud | $5,000 |
| Capitol Squash | Youth development | $5,000 |
| Squash Busters | Youth development | $5,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Provide food | $5,000 |
| The Food Project | Youth dev, sustainable farming & foo | $5,000 |
| Lakes Region Conservation Trust | Conservation | $5,000 |
| E-Motion | Provide emotional/grief support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James V Nyce
- Beverly H Nyce
- Rebecca Nyce Silva
- Tamara Nyce
Questions people ask
Does Nyce Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nyce Family Foundation give?
$161,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Nyce Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James V Nyce (Co-Trustee), Beverly H Nyce (Co-Trustee), Rebecca Nyce Silva (Co-Trustee) and Tamara Nyce (Co-Trustee).
What does Nyce Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and environment and conservation.