Nichols Charles W Trust Uw
Nichols Charles W Trust Uw is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $319K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $42K.
Nichols Charles W Trust Uw at a glance
In short: Nichols Charles W Trust Uw gave $17K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $17,074
- +29.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,269
- +29.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,561
- Total assets
- $318,895
- +10.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Nichols Charles W Trust Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Masonicare Health Center ($9K). Together the top 4 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nichols Charles W Trust Uw gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+19%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 112% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $17K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masonicare Health Center Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted General | $9,391 |
| Windham Cmty Memorial Hospital Willimantic, CT | Unrestricted General | $2,561 |
| Connecticut Rivers Council - BSA Hartford, CT | Unrestricted General | $2,561 |
| Federated Church West Willington, CT | Unrestricted General | $2,561 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $318,895 | $46,406 | $24,815 | $17,074 | 4 | $19,676 | $42,027 | $17,526 |
| 2025 | $288,912 | $27,563 | $19,970 | $13,198 | 4 | $15,665 | $23,126 | $16,585 |
| 2024 | $280,701 | $11,231 | $17,431 | $10,586 | 4 | $13,649 | $6,563 | $15,245 |
| 2023 | $285,191 | $-6,328 | $22,361 | $14,346 | 4 | $17,209 | $2,284 | $14,869 |
| 2022 | $313,409 | $64,709 | $23,767 | $16,579 | 4 | $19,147 | $60,106 | $17,320 |
| 2021 | $301,705 | $21,539 | $17,190 | $10,553 | 4 | — | $17,852 | $15,713 |
| 2020 | $264,368 | $21,805 | $18,264 | $12,084 | 4 | — | $18,755 | $14,551 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nichols Charles W Trust Uw reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nichols Charles W Trust Uw's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $5K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Nichols Charles W Trust Uw
How much does Nichols Charles W Trust Uw give each year?
Nichols Charles W Trust Uw gave $17K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $13K across 4 grants.
What is Nichols Charles W Trust Uw's typical grant size?
Nichols Charles W Trust Uw's median grant in 2026 was $2,561, and its average grant was $4,269, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nichols Charles W Trust Uw give grants?
Nichols Charles W Trust Uw gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Nichols Charles W Trust Uw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nichols Charles W Trust Uw's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Nichols Charles W Trust Uw?
Nichols Charles W Trust Uw reported $319K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Nichols Charles W Trust Uw's EIN?
Nichols Charles W Trust Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6115351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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