The Lori and David Nicholas Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Lori and David Nicholas Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mequon, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $600,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.8 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$55.9 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 26 | $54.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 24 | $57.8 million |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 27 | $55.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lori Nicholas 11501 N Port Washington Rd Ste 220, Mequon, WI 53092 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 659-8348, lnicholas2401@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Type written letter with history and purpose of organization |
| Restrictions | To 501 (c)(3) exempt organizations and government units |
What The Lori and David Nicholas Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 26 | $2.8 million |
| Florida | 1 | $23,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nativity Jesuit Academy | Designated for the nicholas family field | $600,000 |
| Friends of Peninsula State Park Inc | Designated for the mountain bike trail project. | $300,000 |
| The Ridges Sanctuary Inc | To support phase 0 of the master plan implementation and purchase of equipment to use in the research project with uw madison. | $265,000 |
| Door County Community Foundation Inc | To support the door county winter commons campaign, sister bay ice rink | $250,000 |
| Door County Community Foundation Inc | To support the greenhouse, restoration and operational needs at horseshoe bay | $250,000 |
| Afar Inc | To support the universal park project. | $200,000 |
| Friends of the Domes Inc - Milwaukee Domes Alliance | Designated for the restoration/renovation project | $200,000 |
| Uwm Foundation Inc | Designated to the center for water policy at the school of freshwater sciences. | $100,000 |
| Door County Bookmobile | To support the bookmobile renovation and operational needs. | $85,000 |
| Peninsula School of Art Inc | To support the artist in residence program and the director salary for the door county plein air festival. | $75,000 |
| Radio Milwaukee | To support the 'uniquely milwaukee' audio shorts. | $70,000 |
| Reflo Inc | General support. | $50,000 |
| St Jude the Apostle School | Designated for security upgrades | $50,000 |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc | Designated for aphasia research. Specifically language lab in memory of ginny wagner | $50,000 |
| Village of Egg Harbor Peg Egan Pac | To support the peg egan performing arts center. | $50,000 |
| Friends of Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Inc | Designated for the schlitz audubon environmental education center. | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the BLR | Designated to support the door county boys and girls club chapter | $25,000 |
| Gathering Waters Inc | General support. To strengthen land trusts to protect wi's special places & grow healthy, vibrant communities. | $25,000 |
| Gumbo Limbo Costal Stewards Inc | To support sea turtle rehabilitation efforts | $23,000 |
| Northwoods Land Trust Inc | General support. | $20,000 |
| Tall Pines Conservancy Inc | General support. | $20,000 |
| Ozaukee Washington Land Trust Inc | Landscape restoration school summer program scholarships. | $15,000 |
| Door Shakespeare Inc | Designated for the employee housing initiative. | $10,000 |
| The Aemilian Preschool Inc | To support training for the wellpoint care network and classroom needs. | $10,000 |
| The Congregation of Holy Angels | Designated for security upgrades at holy angels elementary | $10,000 |
| Tosa Tonight | General support. | $10,000 |
| The Kipsongo Project Inc | For school supplies | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lori Nicholas
- David Nicholas
Questions people ask
Does The Lori and David Nicholas Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Lori and David Nicholas Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Lori and David Nicholas Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lori Nicholas (Officer) and David Nicholas (Officer).
What does The Lori and David Nicholas Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.