John & Helen Nicholson Scholar is a private foundation focused on Education, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $190K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $7K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$190K
-2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$11K
+57.1% YoY
Grant Count
9
+28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
+22.2% YoY
About John & Helen Nicholson Scholar
Based on IRS filings
John & Helen Nicholson Scholar is a private foundation focused on Education, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $190K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $189,869 | $195,425 | $200,833 |
| Revenue | $9,775 | $6,007 | $18,250 |
| Expenses | $15,834 | $11,400 | $12,327 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $12,906 | $8,744 | $8,805 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,724 | $3,246 | $15,458 |
| Distributable Amount | $11,949 | $10,277 | $10,612 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA N A | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $3,427 |
| HARVEY BEIT | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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