Nicholson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nicholson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $588,604 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$588,604
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$12.6 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $562,800 the year before.
61% 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 | $562,800 | 25 | $12.7 million |
| 2024 | $588,604 | 39 | $12.6 million |
How to apply
Nicholson 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 Nicholson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 22 | $226,089 |
| Texas | 9 | $190,015 |
| Washington | 2 | $56,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 3 | $45,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Liberty | To further charitable purpose | $90,000 |
| Evangelism Explosion | To further charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Houston's First Baptist Church | To further charitable purpose | $32,015 |
| Summit Life Church | To further charitable purpose | $28,000 |
| Summit Life Church | To further charitable purpose | $28,000 |
| Mission Valley Church | To further charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Houston House of Hope | To further charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| New Horizon Church | To further charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Jews for Jesus | To further charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Next Level Leadership | To further charitable purpose | $14,500 |
| Next Level Leadership | To further charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Yellowstone School | To further charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Outdoor Adventure Club | To further charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| MX for Jesus | To further charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| MX for Jesus | To further charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Next Level Leadership | To further charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Next Level Leadership | To further charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Vineyard Outreach America | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Macedonian Way Foundation | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Outreach America | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Outreach America | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Outreach America | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Outreach America | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Outreach America | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Outreach America | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Outreach America | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Outreach America | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Outreach America | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Outreach America | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Outreach America | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Outreach America | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Outreach America | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| 1557 Ministries | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Next Level Leadership | To further charitable purpose | $8,889 |
| JH Ranch | To further charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| 1557 Ministries | To further charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| MX for Jesus | To further charitable purpose | $2,700 |
| Innovative Education International | To further charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Roger G Vann Ministries | To further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Art Nicholson
- Peggy Nicholson
Questions people ask
Does Nicholson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nicholson Family Foundation give?
$588,604 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Nicholson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists J Art Nicholson (President) and Peggy Nicholson (Secretary).
What does Nicholson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.