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Nicholson Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Nashville, Tennessee · EIN 621685784

Nicholson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2023 it gave $165,954 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $149,239. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

Nicholson 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Nicholson Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.

StateGrantsAmount
Tennessee20$163,799
California1$2,100
Indiana1$55

Grants paid in 2023

All 22 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation Middle TN
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$149,239
First Presbyterian Church
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$11,200
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$2,100
Gordon Jewish Community Center
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$560
Sweet Sleep Inc
Brentwood, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$500
Boy Scouts of Middle TN Council
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$300
Harpeth Hall School
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$250
Alive Hospice
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$200
Camp Nacome
Centerville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$200
Etsu Foundation
Johnson City, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$200
Second Harvest Food Bank
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$200
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$200
Interfaith Dental Clinic
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$100
Land Trust for TN
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$100
Montgomery Bell Academy
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$100
Nashville Public Television
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$100
Nashville Rescue Mission
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$100
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$100
Foundation Chapter Theta Chi
Carmel, IN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$55
American Heart Association
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$50
Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc
Monteagle, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$50
Oak Hill School
Nashville, TN
To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity$50

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Nicholson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Nicholson Foundation Inc give?

$165,954 in tax year 2023, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $200.

Who runs Nicholson Foundation Inc?

Its 2023 filing lists Alexander M Nicholson Jr (President) and Laurie M Nicholson (Secretary).

What does Nicholson Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development, faith communities and education.

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