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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Nicholson Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $40.4K in grants to 15 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$40.4K
2024
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
47%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
$350
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
R
R James Nicholson
Board Member
N
Nick Nicholson
Board Member
S
Suzanne M Nicholson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE NICHOLSON FOUNDATION?
No. THE NICHOLSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE NICHOLSON FOUNDATION give?
THE NICHOLSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and District Of Columbia. 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 NICHOLSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE NICHOLSON 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 NICHOLSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE NICHOLSON FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $40 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE NICHOLSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE NICHOLSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ST LUKE CATHOLIC CHURCH, CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, and CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE NICHOLSON FOUNDATION?
THE NICHOLSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.