JOHN D AND ALEXANDRA NICHOLS FAMILY FOUNDATION
Winnetka, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
36-3858388
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The John D and Alexandra Nichols Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Illinois, Connecticut, and New York, with a total of $5.4 million distributed across 58 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Art Institute of Chicago
$7.8M
31%
THE LOOMIS INSTITUTE D/B/A THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE SCHOOL
$6M
24%
WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS INC
$3.1M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN D AND ALEXANDRA NICHOLS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. JOHN D AND ALEXANDRA NICHOLS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN D AND ALEXANDRA NICHOLS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
JOHN D AND ALEXANDRA NICHOLS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Connecticut, and New York. 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 JOHN D AND ALEXANDRA NICHOLS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN D AND ALEXANDRA NICHOLS 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 JOHN D AND ALEXANDRA NICHOLS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JOHN D AND ALEXANDRA NICHOLS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $5.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN D AND ALEXANDRA NICHOLS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN D AND ALEXANDRA NICHOLS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include The Art Institute of Chicago, THE LOOMIS INSTITUTE D/B/A THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE SCHOOL, and WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN D AND ALEXANDRA NICHOLS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
JOHN D AND ALEXANDRA NICHOLS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.