The Brent R Nicklas Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Brent R Nicklas Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$250,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $200,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $0 | 0 | $92,373 |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 7 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $250,000 | 9 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
The Brent R Nicklas Foundation Inc 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
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $150,000 |
| New York | 2 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Palm Beach County | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| St Marys Medical Center Foundation Inc | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Opportunity Early Childhood Education | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Palm Beach Police Foundation Inc | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior Un | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Re | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research Foundation | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General Purpose | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brent R Nicklas
- Richard K Roeder
Questions people ask
Does The Brent R Nicklas Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brent R Nicklas Foundation Inc give?
$250,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Brent R Nicklas Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Brent R Nicklas (Director and Ceo) and Richard K Roeder (Director and Secretary).