Nix Foundation
Accepts applications
Nix Foundation is a private foundation in Arcadia, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $83,745 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$83,745
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,350 the year before.
10% 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 | $70,800 | 10 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $69,350 | 11 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $83,745 | 10 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James W Nix III 129 E Shore Drive, Arcadia, OK 73007 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 396-3033 |
| What to submit | Any form of submission is acceptable. Proof of exemptions under Section 501(c)(3) is required to be submitted. |
| Deadlines | June 30 of each year |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What Nix Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 10 | $83,745 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam City Schools Foundation | Endowment | $25,000 |
| Northeastern State Univ | Crosslinking | $20,245 |
| Okla State Univ Foundation | Building Fund | $10,000 |
| Trinity Legal Clinic | Legal services for Underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Okla School for the Blind | Mini Grants | $5,000 |
| Regional Food Bank | Food 4 Kids Program | $5,000 |
| Sunbeam Family Services | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Okla Foundation for Educ of Blind | Mini Grants | $4,000 |
| Oklahoma School for the Blind | Scasb | $3,500 |
| Cherokee County 4H | Youth DevelopmentProgram | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patsiann Smith
- James W Nix III
Questions people ask
Does Nix Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 30 of each year.
How much does Nix Foundation give?
$83,745 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Nix Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patsiann Smith (SecrTreas) and James W Nix III (President).
What does Nix Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, disability and youth programs.