The Nichols Trust
Accepts applications
The Nichols Trust is a private foundation in Hollis, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,400 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$71,400
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $74,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,000 | 31 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $73,250 | 36 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $74,000 | 32 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $71,400 | 29 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard R Husk 11 Merrill Lane, Hollis, NH 03049 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 465-3137 |
| What to submit | Letter from authorized charities. |
| Restrictions | Authorized 501(c)(3) charities |
What The Nichols Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 13 | $32,150 |
| New Hampshire | 12 | $27,950 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200 |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook Association | Annual fund/general | $20,000 |
| Berry College | Annual fund/scholarship | $10,000 |
| Brimmer & May School | Annual fund/scholarship | $10,000 |
| Lawrence Academy | Annual fund/general | $10,000 |
| Boston University's Wheelock College of Education & Human Development | Annual fund/general | $4,500 |
| New Hampshire Public Television | Annual fund/general | $3,000 |
| WGBH | Annual fund/general | $3,000 |
| Applewild School | Annual fund/general | $2,850 |
| Society for the Protection of NH Forests | Annual fund/general | $2,250 |
| Planned Parenthood of Nne | Annual fund/general | $1,000 |
| Hollis Congregational Church | Annual fund/general | $500 |
| Mass Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | Annual fund/general | $500 |
| Spaulding Youth Center | Annual fund/general | $500 |
| YMCA of Greater Nashua | Annual fund/general | $500 |
| American Red Cross | Annual fund/general | $250 |
| Crittenton Women's Unioneconomic Mobility Pathways | Annual fund/general | $250 |
| Hollis Firemen's Association | Annual fund/general | $250 |
| Home Health & Hospice Center | Annual fund/general | $250 |
| Nichols Smith Land Trust | Annual fund/general | $250 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Annual fund/general | $250 |
| Colonial Williamsburg | Annual fund/general | $200 |
| New England Wildflower Society | Annual fund/general | $200 |
| Old Sturbridge Village | Annual fund/general | $200 |
| Plymouth Plantation | Annual fund/general | $200 |
| Arnold Arboretum | Annual fund/general | $100 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | Annual fund/general | $100 |
| Canterbury Shaker Village | Annual fund/general | $100 |
| Harris Center for Conservation Education | Annual fund/general | $100 |
| Manoment Center for Conservation Sciences | Annual fund/general | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard R Husk
- Charles J Husk
- Monique M Graves
Questions people ask
Does The Nichols Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Nichols Trust give?
$71,400 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs The Nichols Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard R Husk (Trustee), Charles J Husk (Trustee) and Monique M Graves (Trustee).
What does The Nichols Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.