THE LOIS & RICHARD NICOTRA FOUNDATION
Staten Island, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
27-1578342
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on providing scholarships and financial aid. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $181,000 across 218 grantees and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY NEW YORK
JAMAICA, NY
$12K
1%

STATEN ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCD/B/A HISTORIC RICHMOND TOWN
Staten Island, NY
$10K
1%

MICHAEL'S CAUSE INC
Staten Island, NY
$8K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
94
Median 1st year grant
$750
Median 2nd year grant
$500
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LOIS & RICHARD NICOTRA FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE LOIS & RICHARD NICOTRA FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does THE LOIS & RICHARD NICOTRA FOUNDATION give?
THE LOIS & RICHARD NICOTRA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. 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 THE LOIS & RICHARD NICOTRA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LOIS & RICHARD NICOTRA FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LOIS & RICHARD NICOTRA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE LOIS & RICHARD NICOTRA FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $181 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LOIS & RICHARD NICOTRA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE LOIS & RICHARD NICOTRA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, STATEN ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCD/B/A HISTORIC RICHMOND TOWN, and MICHAEL'S CAUSE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LOIS & RICHARD NICOTRA FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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