Friends of Nicer
Friends of Nicer is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Ann Arbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $59K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Friends of Nicer at a glance
In short: Friends of Nicer gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $58,506
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Nicer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regents of the University of MI ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of Nicer gives
- In 2024 it paid out 398% of 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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of MI Ann Arbor, MI | Donation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,506 | $30,112 | $21,612 | $5,000 | 1 | $8,981 | $2,259 |
| 2023 | $50,006 | $56,153 | $6,147 | — | — | $539 | $1,665 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friends of Nicer reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Nicer's only listed officer is Kelly Walkovich, Executive Ch on every filing since 2023 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Walkovich
Executive Ch
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Friends of Nicer
How much does Friends of Nicer give each year?
Friends of Nicer gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Friends of Nicer?
Friends of Nicer reported $59K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Friends of Nicer?
Friends of Nicer is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Ann Arbor, MI. It holds $59K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of Nicer operate?
Friends of Nicer has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Friends of Nicer's EIN?
Friends of Nicer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0877535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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