Nancy L Nixon Foundation
The Nancy L Nixon Foundation is a private foundation based in Littleton, Colorado. It funds graduating seniors for college and, according to its 2023 filing, makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Nancy L Nixon Foundation at a glance
In short: Nancy L Nixon Foundation gave $27K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,000
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,286
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $562,955
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nancy L Nixon Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing describes funding for graduating seniors for college, but does not provide application materials or an application process for outside applicants.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9787 W Roxbury Pl, Littleton, CO 80128
Phone: (720) 833-8707
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nancy L Nixon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Vrain Education Foundation ($6K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Colorado accounted for 67% of grant dollars, followed by Iowa at 7%, and Oklahoma, Florida, and Utah at 4% each. Listed 2024 recipients also included organizations in California and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nancy L Nixon Foundation gives
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 108% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $27K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Vrain Education Foundation Longmont, CO | Scholarships for Track and Field excellence 12@$500 each. Selected by the district coaches | $6,000 |
| Longmont Symphony Organization Longmont, CO | In support of two students selected by LSO 2@$1000 each | $2,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | Scholarship - Joelle Richard | $1,000 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | Scholarship Lilyana Sanchez | $1,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Norman, OK | Scholarship - Diane Ashen | $1,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | Scholarship Briona Loughran | $1,000 |
| Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Scholarship James Wilson | $1,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Scholarship Max Scherer | $1,000 |
| University of Colorado - Boulder Boulder, CO | Scholarship - Lauren Caldwell | $1,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $562,955 | $35,474 | $27,378 | $27,000 | 21 | $27,000 | $31,603 | $26,649 |
| 2023 | $554,859 | $32,197 | $26,000 | $26,000 | 21 | $26,000 | $27,200 | $26,866 |
| 2022 | $548,662 | $15,338 | $24,439 | $24,000 | 18 | $24,000 | $6,465 | $26,932 |
| 2021 | $557,763 | $42,659 | $13,000 | $13,000 | 7 | — | $31,574 | $26,449 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nancy L Nixon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing funding to graduating seniors for college. Its 2024 grants include scholarships and support for selected students through educational and community organizations.
Grantees describe their own missions as supporting education and universities. For example, the University of Northern Colorado Foundation says it provides support and stewards donations for the university; Colorado State University’s CSU STRATA says it aids research and educational efforts; and the an individual recipient Education Foundation grant supported scholarships for track and field excellence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $27,000 through 21 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grant was $6,000 to an individual recipient Education Foundation in Longmont, Colorado, for 12 track and field excellence scholarships selected by district coaches. Other grants included $2,000 to Longmont Symphony Organization for two selected students and $1,000 scholarships associated with the University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University, University of Oklahoma, an individual recipient Community College, Florida State University, Brigham Young University, Stanford University, University of Colorado Boulder, and American University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Marilyn Maples is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Nancy L Nixon Foundation is led by Marilyn Maples, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marilyn Maples
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lonnie Nixon (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Nancy L Nixon Foundation
How much does Nancy L Nixon Foundation give each year?
Nancy L Nixon Foundation gave $27K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 21 grants.
What is Nancy L Nixon Foundation's typical grant size?
Nancy L Nixon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,286, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nancy L Nixon Foundation give grants?
Nancy L Nixon Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Longmont, CO (2 grants) and Greeley, CO (2 grants).
Does Nancy L Nixon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Nancy L Nixon Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Nancy L Nixon Foundation's largest grantees?
Nancy L Nixon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Saint Vrain Education Foundation ($6,000), Longmont Symphony Organization ($2,000) and University of Northern Colorado ($2,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nancy L Nixon Foundation?
Nancy L Nixon Foundation reported $563K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nancy L Nixon Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing funding to graduating seniors for college. Its 2024 grants include scholarships and support for selected students through educational and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nancy L Nixon Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Nancy L Nixon Foundation's EIN?
Nancy L Nixon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0759072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Nancy L Nixon 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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