Naughton-Nicholson Foundation
The Naughton-Nicholson Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and reports no grants or assets; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Naughton-Nicholson Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $155,421
- -9.3% vs 2021
- Qualifying distributions (2022)
- $522,697
- +108.2% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $5,380
- -97.9% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Naughton-Nicholson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is not presented as a current application process, as the 2022 filing is marked as the final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 37 Polo Club Circle, Denver, CO 80209
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Naughton-Nicholson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 27 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2021 grantees are based in Colorado and Illinois. These grants do not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Naughton-Nicholson Foundation gives
- 92% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 231% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2021) to $290K (2020). In 2021 it made 13 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Girls Clubs Denver, CO | General | $45,000 |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Colorado Springs, CO | General | $44,000 |
| Colorado Golf Foundation Englewood, CO | General | $43,000 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | General | $40,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | General | $27,750 |
| St Johns Cathedral Denver, CO | General | $20,000 |
| WSSA Denver, CO | General | $10,000 |
| Pikes Peak Golf Links Colorado Springs, CO | General | $6,000 |
| Air Force Academy Foundation Usaf Academy, CO | General | $4,750 |
| MIT Alumni Fund Cambridge, MA | General | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $155,421 | $5,380 | — | — | $522,697 | — | $226,009 |
| 2021 | $4,285,519 | $171,429 | $254,239 | $250,000 | 13 | $251,043 | $161,319 | $304,842 |
| 2020 | $4,368,329 | $158,847 | $295,698 | $290,000 | 14 | — | $156,131 | $254,368 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Naughton-Nicholson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $226K for 2022 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its listed 2021 grantees describe varied work: the Colorado Golf Foundation says it funds Colorado-based golf organizations and programs that use golf to build life skills and character in young people; the University of Denver describes its work as providing undergraduate and graduate education and advancing scholarly inquiry; and the Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and other educational opportunities for caddies and promotes recipients’ social and educational welfare.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 13 grants totaling $250,000 in 2021, an average of about $19,231 per grant. In 2020, it reported 14 grants totaling $290,000, an average of about $20,714 per grant. The 2022 filing reports no grants.
Among the 2021 grants, the Colorado Golf Foundation received $43,000, the University of Denver received $40,000, and the Evans Scholars Foundation received $27,750.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Will F. Nicholson as secretary-treasurer and Ann N. Naughton as president.
Naughton-Nicholson Foundation is led by Ann N. Naughton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ann N. Naughton
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will F. Nicholson
Sectreasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Naughton-Nicholson Foundation
What does Naughton-Nicholson Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Naughton-Nicholson Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Naughton-Nicholson Foundation make grants?
The listed 2021 grantees are based in Colorado and Illinois. These grants do not establish a broader geographic focus.
How much is Naughton-Nicholson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Naughton-Nicholson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $226K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Naughton-Nicholson Foundation's EIN?
Naughton-Nicholson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1407048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Naughton-Nicholson 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Naughton-Nicholson Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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