LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation
LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation is a private foundation based in Clarksville, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and individual recipients, including for education, arts, church operations, and other stated purposes.
LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation at a glance
In short: LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation gave $16K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,750
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $1,432
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $3,729
- +147.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1555 Hickory Point Rd, Clarksville, TN 37043-8710
Phone: (205) 790-5589
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Austin Peay State University ($6K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 6% to recipients in Missouri. Listed recipients were in Clarksville and Nashville, Tennessee, and Saint Louis, Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How LPCE Nicholson Leadership 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
In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | Education Fund | $6,000 |
| Arts Heritage Council Clarksville, TN | Donation to a Non-Profit Organ | $3,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| Libscom University Nashville, TN | Educational Fund | $1,000 |
| Kathy Martin Saint Louis, MO | Donation to Flight Lession Program | $1,000 |
| Mt Hermon Church Clarksville, TN | Donation to Church Operating Funds | $500 |
| Black Clarksville Inc Clarksville, TN | Donation to Non-Profit Organization | $500 |
| Leirion Feel Inspired Clarksville, TN | Business Development | $500 |
| Anhored Singles Ministries Clarksville, TN | Business Development | $500 |
| Cumberland Winds Clarksville, TN | Graduation Fund | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,729 | $18,000 | $15,934 | $15,750 | 11 | $15,775 | $74 |
| 2024 | $1,504 | $5,354 | $3,850 | — | — | $3,850 | $22 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include education funds, a donation to an arts organization, donations to churches and nonprofit organizations, and other purposes listed in the filing.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $15,750 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $6,000, with a median grant of $500. The largest grants were $6,000 to Austin Peay State University for an education fund and $3,000 to Arts Heritage Council for a donation to a nonprofit organization. Other listed grants included $2,000 to an individual recipient for a college fund and $1,000 each to Libscom University for an educational fund and an individual recipient for a flight lesson program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Arthur Nicholson was listed as president on the 2025 filing.
LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation is led by Arthur Nicholson, President on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur Nicholson
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation
How much does LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation give each year?
LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation gave $16K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation's typical grant size?
LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,432, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation give grants?
LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clarksville, TN (8 grants).
Does LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation's largest grantees?
LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Austin Peay State University ($6,000), Arts Heritage Council ($3,000) and Libscom University ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation?
LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include education funds, a donation to an arts organization, donations to churches and nonprofit organizations, and other purposes listed in the filing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation's EIN?
LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3786348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does LPCE Nicholson Leadership Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 16, 2026)
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