Nicholls State University Foundation
The Foundations mission is to promote, develop and assist Nicholls State University.
Nicholls State University Foundation at a glance
In short: Nicholls State University Foundation gave $6.3M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6.3M), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,282,981
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,282,981
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,282,981
- Total assets
- $40,403,213
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nicholls State University Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nicholls State University ($6.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Nicholls State University Foundation gives
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $3.1M (2019) to $6.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | Assisting & promoting NSU | $6,282,981 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,403,213 | $8,339,870 | $8,068,803 | $6,282,981 | 1 | $1,437,517 |
| 2024 | $37,615,217 | $11,632,013 | $6,899,279 | $6,610,937 | 1 | $491,839 |
| 2023 | $33,722,347 | $7,734,150 | $4,921,893 | $4,393,531 | 1 | $792,518 |
| 2022 | $30,774,680 | $5,929,288 | $4,199,622 | $3,688,170 | 1 | $560,843 |
| 2021 | $33,788,301 | $4,331,361 | $3,936,977 | $3,647,999 | 1 | $594,609 |
| 2020 | $30,168,495 | $4,888,234 | $5,654,752 | $5,365,383 | 1 | $419,242 |
| 2019 | $30,348,724 | $8,356,191 | $3,486,013 | $3,054,796 | 1 | $816,783 |
About Nicholls State University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nicholls State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Thibodaux, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $40.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6.3M. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nicholls State University Foundation is led by Jeremy Becker, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeremy Becker
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$97K (2019) → $117K (2025)
Christoper Riviere
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Bollinger
Director
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hunt Downer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Pitre
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R E Bob Miller
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Lafont Jr.
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosie Delaune
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arlen Cenac
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniels Duplantis
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alexis Duval (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Dan Duplantis (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Chris Riviere (2020–2023) — President
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 $117K, to Jeremy Becker (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Nicholls State University Foundation
How much does Nicholls State University Foundation give each year?
Nicholls State University Foundation gave $6.3M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6.6M across 1 grant.
How large is Nicholls State University Foundation?
Nicholls State University Foundation reported $40.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.3M.
What is Nicholls State University Foundation?
Nicholls State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Thibodaux, LA. It holds $40.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Nicholls State University Foundation operate?
Nicholls State University Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Nicholls State University Foundation's EIN?
Nicholls State University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6031425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
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