The Nivison Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Nivison Family Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $665,425 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $119,425. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$665,425
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$119,425
- Assets$40.9 million
- New grantees98%
Giving in 2024 was down from $906,660 the year before.
98% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $906,660 | 61 | $25.8 million |
| 2024 | $665,425 | 62 | $40.9 million |
How to apply
The Nivison 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 The Nivison Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to North Carolina. It also paid $22,500 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 37 | $334,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $119,425 |
| Michigan | 2 | $27,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $17,500 |
| Missouri | 3 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $12,500 |
| California | 1 | $12,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union Presbyterian Seminary Union Presbyterian Seminary | Contribution where needed | $119,425 |
| Samaritan's Purse Samaritan's Purse | Contribution where needed most | $22,500 |
| NC State University NC State University | Contribution where needed most | $18,750 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Southeastern Baptist Theological | Contribution where needed most | $18,750 |
| Christ Baptist Church Christ Baptist Church | Contribution where needed | $17,500 |
| Sim USA Sim USA | Contribution where needed most | $17,500 |
| Least of These Ministries Least of These Ministires | Contribution where needed | $15,000 |
| Open Door Eastern Europe Ministries Open Door Eastern Europe Ministries | Contribution where needed most | $15,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church St Paul's Lutheran Church | Contribution where needed most | $15,000 |
| YMCA Triangle YMCA Triangle | Contribution where needed most | $15,000 |
| Zambian Bible College Zambian Bible College | Contribution where needed | $15,000 |
| Campbell University Campbell University | Contribution where needed | $12,500 |
| Columbia International University Columbia International Univeristy | Contribiution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Cornerstone University Cornerstone University | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Covenant College Development Office Covenant College Development | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Letourneau University Letourneau University | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Meredith College Meredith College | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Ouachita Baptist University Ouachita Baptist University | Contribution where needed | $12,500 |
| Raleigh Rescue Mission Raleigh Rescue Mission | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Reinhardt University Reinhardt University | Contribution where needed | $12,500 |
| The Salvation Army the Salvation Army | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Stanford University Stanford University | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Wake Tech Foundation Wake Tech Foundation | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| World Gospel Mission World Gospel Mission | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| NC Veterinary Medical Foundation NC Veterinary Medical Foundation | Contribution where needed most | $12,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rale Boys & Girls Club of Raleigh | Contribution where most needed | $10,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission Durham Rescue Mission | Contribution where needed most | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels | Contribution where needed most | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Zoological Society North Carolina Zoological Society | Contribution where needed most | $10,000 |
| Triangle Chapter of American Red CR Triangle Chapter of American Red CR | Contribution where needed most | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders | Contribution where needed most | $9,500 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Billy Graham Evangelistic | Contribution where most needed | $8,000 |
| Food Bank of NC Food Bank of NC | Contribution where needed most | $7,500 |
| Methodist Home for Children Methodist Home for Children | Contribution where needed | $7,500 |
| Stepup Ministries Inc Stepup Ministries Inc | Contribution where needed most | $7,500 |
| Zambian Bible College Zambian Bible College | 2023 contribution | $7,500 |
| Acorn Scholarship Fund Acorn Scholarship Fund | Contribution where needed most | $7,500 |
| Zambian Bible College Evangelical Bible College | Evangelical bible college | $7,500 |
| Hope Reins Hope Reins | Donation where needed most | $6,500 |
| Children's Hope Alliance Children's Hope Alliance | Contribution where most needed | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur E Nivison
Questions people ask
Does The Nivison Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nivison Family Foundation give?
$665,425 in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs The Nivison Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arthur E Nivison (Manager).
What does The Nivison Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.