Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas
Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $112K. Net investment income was $181K.
Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas at a glance
In short: Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas gave $112K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $112,000
- +46.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,444
- +78.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,101,042
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church ($61K across 3 grants). Together the top 6 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 38 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas gives
- Giving grew 335% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 147% of 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $112K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Shadyside Academy Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Blessing Board Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Chuck Noll Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,101,042 | $360,189 | $125,095 | $112,000 | 9 | $112,000 | $181,302 | $76,083 |
| 2024 | $1,033,047 | $39,128 | $96,342 | $76,530 | 11 | $76,530 | $27,484 | $75,237 |
| 2023 | $1,134,732 | $424,607 | $43,165 | $18,500 | 6 | $18,500 | $278,721 | $60,734 |
| 2022 | $967,349 | $162,065 | $46,984 | $25,750 | 6 | $25,750 | — | $54,409 |
| 2021 | $852,391 | $105,183 | $85,196 | $64,100 | 6 | $64,100 | $8,859 | $56,359 |
| 2020 | $832,524 | $29,980 | $79,762 | $57,600 | 5 | — | $17,454 | $48,656 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas is led by Nicholas G. Nicholas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicholas G. Nicholas
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George N. Nicholas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra K. Nicholas
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 Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas
How much does Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas give each year?
Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas gave $112K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $77K across 11 grants.
What is Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas's typical grant size?
Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,444, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas give grants?
Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (9 grants).
Does Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas's largest grantees?
Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church ($61,000 across 3 grants), Shadyside Academy ($30,000) and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre ($12,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas?
Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas's EIN?
Nicholas G & Sandra K Nicholas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1646744. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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