Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust
Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Arvada, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including support for a farmers market, a church, a scholarship, community news, and food assistance.
Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust gave $25K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,091
- -29.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,792
- -44.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $900
- Total assets
- $70,891
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16702 W 74Th Ave, Arvada, CO 80007
Phone: (417) 483-8139
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tomato Grant Project ($9K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Missouri (57%) and Colorado (24%), followed by Texas (12%), Washington, DC (4%), and Illinois (2%). These percentages describe the locations of 2024 recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust gives
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2181% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 596% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $36K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato Grant Project Jefferson City, MO | research and educategrafting of tomatoes by SWMO farmers | $8,524 |
| Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church Wheat Ridge, CO | Support | $4,500 |
| Webb City Farmers Market Webb City, MO | support market | $3,380 |
| Robert L (Bobby) Nichols Jr Scholarship Arlington, TX | Support | $3,000 |
| Webb City Sentinel Webb City, MO | community news | $1,000 |
| Colorado Railroad Museum Golden, CO | Public Museum | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Food Assist to Refugeesand Disaster Victims | $1,000 |
| Central United Methodist Church Webb City, MO | support church | $800 |
| Colorado Sun Denver, CO | Support | $517 |
| The Barak Obama Foundation Chicago, IL | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,891 | $23,655 | $26,853 | $25,091 | 14 | $25,091 | $6,185 | $4,208 |
| 2023 | $74,090 | $29,591 | $36,531 | $35,626 | 11 | $35,626 | $4,611 | $3,517 |
| 2022 | $71,588 | $-6,382 | $24,125 | $23,125 | 7 | $23,125 | $1,089 | $4,308 |
| 2021 | $102,095 | $3,165 | $1,100 | $1,100 | 2 | $1,100 | $4,813 | $4,597 |
| 2020 | $98,396 | $98,396 | — | — | — | — | — | $134 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. The Webb City Farmers Market describes its mission as sustaining, nourishing, and enhancing its community while providing opportunities for local farmers and producers. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Wreaths Across America describes its mission as remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve and have served, and teaching children the value of freedom.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $25,091. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $8,524, with a median of $900. Larger grants included $8,524 to Tomato Grant Project for research and education on tomato grafting by SWMO farmers; $4,500 to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church for support; $3,380 to Webb City Farmers Market to support the market; and $3,000 to the Robert L. (Bobby) Nichols Jr. Scholarship for support. Other grants included $1,000 to Webb City Sentinel for community news, $1,000 to Colorado Railroad Museum for a public museum, and $1,000 to World Central Kitchen for food assistance to refugees and disaster victims.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Eileen Nichols is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust is led by Eileen Nichols, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eileen Nichols
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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-Richardson Foundation Trust
How much does Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust give each year?
Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust gave $25K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 11 grants.
What is Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $900, and its average grant was $1,792, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust give grants?
Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (24%) and Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Webb City, MO (3 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (7 grants).
Who are Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Tomato Grant Project ($8,524), Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church ($4,500) and Webb City Farmers Market ($3,380), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust?
Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust reported $71K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. The Webb City Farmers Market describes its mission as sustaining, nourishing, and enhancing its community while providing opportunities for local farmers and producers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust's EIN?
Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6632092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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