The Nicholas Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Nicholas Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Norwich, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $113,200 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,405. 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$113,200
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,405
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,500 | 20 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $105,500 | 20 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $113,200 | 20 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
The Nicholas Charitable Trust 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 The Nicholas Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $112,700 |
| Utah | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gloversville Theatre Corporation | General operating | $15,405 |
| Fulton Cty Regional Chamber of Commerce | General operating | $15,405 |
| Mountain Valley Hospice | General operating | $14,378 |
| Gloversville Library Foundation Inc | General operating | $14,378 |
| Gloversville Branch YMCA | General support | $14,378 |
| Fulton County YMCA | General operating | $14,378 |
| Senior Citizen Service Center | General operating | $14,378 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | General operating | $2,000 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | General operating | $1,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| James A Brennan Memorial Humane Society | General operating | $1,000 |
| Edinburg Bible Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| Twin Cities Council of Churches | General operating | $1,000 |
| Wesleyan Church | General operating | $500 |
| St John's Episcopal Church of Johnstown | General operating | $500 |
| Jehovas Witnesses of Gloversville | General operating | $500 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | General operating | $500 |
| Sacred Heart Church | General operating | $500 |
| Salvation Army | General operating | $500 |
| Foothills Worship Center | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- NBT Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does The Nicholas Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nicholas Charitable Trust give?
$113,200 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Nicholas Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists NBT Bank NA (Trustee).
What does The Nicholas Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.