Different & Able Foundation
Different & Able Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $349K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $18K.
Different & Able Foundation at a glance
In short: Different & Able Foundation gave $18K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,808
- +229.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,968
- -45.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,852
- Total assets
- $348,544
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Different & Able Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greggs Gift ($5K). Together the top 6 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Different & Able Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greggs Gift Irvine, CA | General | $5,400 |
| NYU Faces New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Invictus Foundation Renton, WA | General | $3,704 |
| Malsia Humanitarian Fund Yonkers, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Raccoon Abilities Clearwater, FL | General | $1,082 |
| Sanaga Yong Chimpanzee Sanctuary Portland, OR | General | $622 |
Ready to take the next step with Different & Able Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $348,544 | $257,138 | $261,575 | $17,808 | 6 | $261,575 | $17,323 |
| 2024 | $354,925 | $255,734 | $232,152 | $5,400 | 1 | $232,152 | $16,952 |
| 2023 | $333,496 | $255,757 | $179,103 | — | — | $179,103 | $14,477 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Different & Able Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Different & Able Foundation is led by Alexandra Nicklas, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexandra Nicklas
President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Nicklas
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Hemingway
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Different & Able Foundation
How much does Different & Able Foundation give each year?
Different & Able Foundation gave $18K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Different & Able Foundation's typical grant size?
Different & Able Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,852, and its average grant was $2,968, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Different & Able Foundation give grants?
Different & Able Foundation's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (30%) and Washington (21%).
Does Different & Able Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Different & Able Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Different & Able Foundation's largest grantees?
Different & Able Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Greggs Gift ($5,400), NYU Faces ($5,000) and Invictus Foundation ($3,704), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Different & Able Foundation?
Different & Able Foundation reported $349K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $262K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Different & Able Foundation's EIN?
Different & Able Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4355419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
Live grants for the work Different & Able Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Different & Able Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in New York
The Grossman Foundation
Boynton Beach, FL
Assets
$1.2M
Grants
8
Total Given
$35K
The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation
New York, NY
The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation supports Jewish religious and community organizations, along with health and family-service organizations, primarily in New York and New Jersey. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $1,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.4M
Grants
41
Total Given
$204K
The Silberstein Family
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Assets
$141K
Grants
9
Total Given
$7K
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
The New York Community Trust
New York, NY
The New York Community Trust funds nonprofit programs in areas such as arts, education, health, the environment, workforce development, and youth development, including projects that improve services, build organizational capacity, or advance policy and systems change. Its competitive grants mainly serve New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, with some national and international environmental funding; the 2024 median grant was $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.5B
Grants
2,748
Total Given
$193.8M
The Simons Foundation Inc
New York, NY
The Simons Foundation funds research and public engagement in mathematics and the physical, life, autism, and neuroscience sciences. In 2024, it made 1,727 grants, with a median award of $72,000 and amounts ranging from $1,480 to $20 million, supporting organizations in the U.S. and internationally. It states that it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.5B
Grants
1,727
Total Given
$272.0M
More Funders in New York
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Different & Able Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Different & Able Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?