NICHOLAS ENDOWMENT
AI Summary
The Nicholas Endowment is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $2 million in grants to 12 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
IRVINE, CA
$2.2M
12%
SOUTH COAST REPERTORY INC
Costa Mesa, CA
$1.7M
9%
Pacific Symphony
Irvine, CA
$1.6M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$129K
Median 2nd year grant
$129K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NICHOLAS ENDOWMENT?
No. NICHOLAS ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NICHOLAS ENDOWMENT give?
NICHOLAS ENDOWMENT primarily gives to organizations located in California and Texas. 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 NICHOLAS ENDOWMENT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NICHOLAS ENDOWMENT fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $129 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NICHOLAS ENDOWMENT make each year?
In 2024, NICHOLAS ENDOWMENT awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NICHOLAS ENDOWMENT fund recently?
In 2024, NICHOLAS ENDOWMENT awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, SOUTH COAST REPERTORY INC, and Pacific Symphony. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NICHOLAS ENDOWMENT?
NICHOLAS ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.