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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Nikolaus Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the foundation. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $119.4K across 14 grantees.

Total Funding Given
$119.5K
2024
Grantees funded
14
Multi-year grantees
64%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
J
John M Nikolaus
Board Member
P
Paul J Nikolaus Iii
Board Member
A
Ann Nikolaus
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NIKOLAUS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. NIKOLAUS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NIKOLAUS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
NIKOLAUS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Nebraska, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NIKOLAUS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NIKOLAUS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NIKOLAUS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NIKOLAUS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $119 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NIKOLAUS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NIKOLAUS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG, OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS SCHOOL, and ST LEO THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NIKOLAUS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
NIKOLAUS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.