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The Nicely Ridge Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation paid out a total of $700K across 32 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

LIGONIER CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER
Ligonier, PA
$568K
14%
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
$500K
12%

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
$500K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$41K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE NICELY RIDGE FOUNDATION C/O NICHOLAS HOLLAND?
No. THE NICELY RIDGE FOUNDATION C/O NICHOLAS HOLLAND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE NICELY RIDGE FOUNDATION C/O NICHOLAS HOLLAND give?
THE NICELY RIDGE FOUNDATION C/O NICHOLAS HOLLAND primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Illinois, 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 NICELY RIDGE FOUNDATION C/O NICHOLAS HOLLAND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE NICELY RIDGE FOUNDATION C/O NICHOLAS HOLLAND fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE NICELY RIDGE FOUNDATION C/O NICHOLAS HOLLAND make each year?
In 2024, THE NICELY RIDGE FOUNDATION C/O NICHOLAS HOLLAND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $700 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE NICELY RIDGE FOUNDATION C/O NICHOLAS HOLLAND fund recently?
In 2024, THE NICELY RIDGE FOUNDATION C/O NICHOLAS HOLLAND awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include LIGONIER CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER, THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, and Carnegie Mellon University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE NICELY RIDGE FOUNDATION C/O NICHOLAS HOLLAND?
THE NICELY RIDGE FOUNDATION C/O NICHOLAS HOLLAND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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