Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005
Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants for medical expenses to recipients in Chicago, Illinois.
Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005 at a glance
In short: Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005 gave $54K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,009
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,572
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,091,682
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing does not describe an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was JL ($8K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Illinois. The listed 2025 recipients were in Chicago.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2019) to $61K (2022). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JL Chicago, IL | Medical Expenses | $7,598 |
| MM Chicago, IL | Medical Expenses | $4,250 |
| ABM Chicago, IL | Medical Expenses | $4,240 |
| RH Chicago, IL | Medical Expenses | $3,280 |
| GB Chicago, IL | Medical Expenses | $3,120 |
| Ar Chicago, IL | Medical Expenses | $3,000 |
| SM Chicago, IL | Medical Expenses | $3,000 |
| HR Chicago, IL | Medical Expenses | $2,880 |
| JV Chicago, IL | Medical Expenses | $2,500 |
| Er Chicago, IL | Medical Expenses | $2,250 |
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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 | $1,091,682 | $90,700 | $83,494 | $54,009 | 21 | $67,120 | $75,295 | $77,742 |
| 2024 | $1,076,337 | $81,754 | $79,400 | $48,777 | 22 | $62,421 | $66,159 | $66,170 |
| 2023 | $1,079,186 | $81,076 | $81,773 | $57,862 | 22 | $69,016 | $62,480 | $61,863 |
| 2022 | $1,077,651 | $23,618 | $89,469 | $60,999 | 22 | $73,072 | $25,081 | $67,876 |
| 2021 | $1,139,294 | $106,537 | $82,964 | $55,150 | 20 | $67,444 | $91,346 | $73,588 |
| 2020 | $1,111,861 | $66,431 | $76,815 | $51,692 | 23 | — | $53,049 | $65,753 |
| 2019 | $1,118,988 | $65,593 | $65,478 | $40,531 | 24 | — | $51,068 | $60,801 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005 reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $54,009. Grant amounts ranged from $299 to $7,598, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed grants included $7,598 to JL, $4,250 to MM, and $4,240 to ABM; each was for medical expenses. All three recipients were listed in Chicago, Illinois.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arthur E Gibbs III as co-trustee.
Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$22K (2019) → $25K (2025)
Arthur E. Gibbs III
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$650 (2020) → $700 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: JP Morgan Chase Bakn NA (2022) — Trustee
- Former: JP Morgan Chase Bakn N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005
How much does Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005 give each year?
Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005 gave $54K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 22 grants.
What is Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005's typical grant size?
Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,572, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005 give grants?
Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005 gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (21 grants).
Does Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Expenses" (21 grants).
Who are Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005's largest grantees?
Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005's largest 2025 grantees include JL ($7,598), MM ($4,250) and ABM ($4,240), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005?
Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005 reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005's EIN?
Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6574742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Nicholl James R Memorial Fdn XXXXX4005 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
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