Nichols Company Charitable Trust
The Nichols Company Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in civic, cultural, and human-service areas, including Kansas City organizations serving children, people experiencing homelessness, and the wider community.
Nichols Company Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Nichols Company Charitable Trust gave $319K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $319,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- Average grant
- $8,622
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,464,150
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Nichols Company Charitable Trust
- Review Cycle
- None specified.
- Deadline
- None specified.
- Contact
Application contact: Scott C Keller
Mailing address: 4706 Broadway Ave Suite 260, Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: (816) 960-6213
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nichols Company Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Police Foundation of Kansas City ($50K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 86 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were concentrated in Missouri: 96% went to recipients in Missouri, 3% to recipients in Washington, D.C., and 0% each to recipients in New York and Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nichols Company Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 188% 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 $160K (2023) to $319K (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $319K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Police Foundation of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | General Operating - Civic | $50,000 |
| Kansas City Parks Foundation Kansas City, MO | General Operating - Civic | $20,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough Kansas City, MO | General Operating - Civic | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Kansas City, MO | General Operating - Civic | $20,000 |
| The Nelson Gallery Foundation Kansas City, MO | General Operating - Culture | $20,000 |
| Historic Kansas City Foundation Kansas City, MO | General Operating - Civic | $16,000 |
| Belles of the American Royal Organization Kansas City, MO | General Operating - Civic | $10,000 |
| City of Fountains Foundation Kansas City, MO | General Operating - Civic | $10,000 |
| City Union Mission Kansas City, MO | General Operating - Civic | $10,000 |
| Community Linc Kansas City, MO | General Operating - Civic | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,464,150 | $429,863 | $386,319 | $319,000 | 37 | $323,741 | $417,122 | $172,032 |
| 2024 | $3,420,606 | $248,438 | $16,255 | — | — | $3,884 | $236,554 | $167,408 |
| 2023 | $3,188,423 | $162,251 | $179,100 | $160,000 | 21 | $163,782 | $150,127 | $159,110 |
| 2022 | $3,204,727 | $270,531 | $196,019 | $175,000 | 9 | $178,662 | $258,571 | $163,009 |
| 2021 | $3,124,554 | $312,869 | $183,411 | $160,368 | 19 | $169,490 | $301,345 | $183,798 |
| 2020 | $2,995,096 | $239,970 | $176,911 | $161,687 | 29 | — | $228,677 | $163,661 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nichols Company Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $172K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants included general operating support for civic, cultural, and human-service purposes. Grantee missions illustrate the range of work supported: Operation Breakthrough says it provides a safe, educational environment for children in poverty and empowers their families; Community LINC says it provides rapid rehousing and related support for homeless families; and the Kansas City Symphony describes its mission as performing for greater audiences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 37 grants totaling $319,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest 2025 grant was $50,000 to the Police Foundation of Kansas City, which says it supports the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department by providing money, property, and services. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to Kansas City Parks Foundation, Operation Breakthrough, Salvation Army, and The Nelson Gallery Foundation, and $16,000 to Historic Kansas City Foundation. City Union Mission, Giving the Basics, Hope Faith Ministries, and Community LINC each received $10,000. City Union Mission describes its work as meeting the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of people who are poor or homeless in Kansas City; Giving the Basics says it provides personal-care and hygiene necessities not covered by government assistance programs.
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, submit a letter to Scott C. Keller. The organization must be a 501(c)(3) and include its mission and the intended use of the requested funds. The filing lists no award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott Keller as president, Taryn Johnson as vice president, Charon Knox as treasurer/secretary, and Mark O’Briant, Chris Harren, and Victoria Snee as directors.
Nichols Company Charitable Trust is led by Scott Keller, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Keller
President
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Harren
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark O'Briant
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Snee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charon Knox
Treasurer & Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taryn Johnson
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Benjamin Meeker (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: David Harris (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Stacey Kirby (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Breana Grosz (2022–2024) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Eric Caudill (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Michelle L. Walton (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Chris Heaphy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kassandra Vena (2020–2021) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Tom Pendergrast (2020–2021) — Director
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 Nichols Company Charitable Trust
How much does Nichols Company Charitable Trust give each year?
Nichols Company Charitable Trust gave $319K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Nichols Company Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Nichols Company Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,622, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nichols Company Charitable Trust give grants?
Nichols Company Charitable Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (31 grants).
Does Nichols Company Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nichols Company Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nichols Company Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Nichols Company Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Police Foundation of Kansas City ($50,000), Kansas City Parks Foundation ($20,000) and Operation Breakthrough ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nichols Company Charitable Trust?
Nichols Company Charitable Trust reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $324K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nichols Company Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants included general operating support for civic, cultural, and human-service purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nichols Company Charitable Trust?
Nichols Company Charitable Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Nichols Company Charitable Trust's EIN?
Nichols Company Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 44-6015538. 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. 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 2020 (received by the IRS February 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Nichols Company Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nichols-company-charitable-trust-morg_b86bcefc2ae64f6fbfa2938d8dfadf42
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