Joe and Naoma Nichols
Joe and Naoma Nichols is a private foundation, based in Greenville, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $68K.
Joe and Naoma Nichols at a glance
In short: Joe and Naoma Nichols gave $95K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), top state Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,000
- +90.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,667
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $1,342,660
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (37% 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 Joe and Naoma Nichols funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranches ($35K). Together the top 3 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Joe and Naoma Nichols gives
- Giving grew 280% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $95K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranches Batesville, AR | General Support | $35,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christi Chicago, IL | General Support | $35,000 |
| Gateway Rescue Mission Jackson, MS | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,342,660 | $67,233 | $105,918 | $95,000 | 3 | $95,000 | $67,922 |
| 2024 | $1,180,673 | $69,550 | $60,129 | $50,000 | 2 | $50,000 | $57,226 |
| 2023 | $1,086,994 | $62,700 | $38,538 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $32,458 |
| 2022 | $961,405 | $199,924 | $32,607 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $19,538 |
| 2021 | $924,964 | $200,000 | $31,183 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $27,700 |
| 2020 | $692,995 | $200,000 | $28,848 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $7,305 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joe and Naoma Nichols is led by Joe D. Nichols, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joe D. Nichols
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark E. Nichols
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Naoma D. Nichols
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Joe and Naoma Nichols
How much does Joe and Naoma Nichols give each year?
Joe and Naoma Nichols gave $95K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
What is Joe and Naoma Nichols's typical grant size?
Joe and Naoma Nichols's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $31,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joe and Naoma Nichols give grants?
Joe and Naoma Nichols's top state is Arkansas, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (37%) and Mississippi (26%).
Does Joe and Naoma Nichols give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joe and Naoma Nichols's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Joe and Naoma Nichols?
Joe and Naoma Nichols reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $67K.
What is Joe and Naoma Nichols's EIN?
Joe and Naoma Nichols's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0648701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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