Nicholson Family Foundation
The Nicholson Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1986 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on supporting nonprofit organizations through grant-making activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$902K
+6.9% YoY
Grant Count
156
-3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+10.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to champion organizations that create opportunities for local underserved youth in arts, education, and social services.
Primary funding areas include:
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Education
- Health
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount varies by funding cycle
Review Cycle
June 1
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding areas include Minnesota, Colorado, and the District of Columbia, with particular emphasis on Northern California communities (San Francisco to Santa Cruz region) and local underserved youth.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $15,414,714
- Total Giving: $902,138
- Total Revenues: $1,949,605
- Total Expenses: $1,105,184
- Number of Employees: 0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $14.9 Million
- Revenue: $827,000
- Expenses: $953,000
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD H NICHOLSON | PRESIDENT | 2 | $25,000 |
| DAVID O NICHOLSON | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| FORD J NICHOLSON | SECRETARY | — | — |
| TODD S NICHOLSON | TREASURER | — | — |
| PONDIE N TAYLOR | MANAGER/ADVISOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 6 5th Street West, Suite 200 Saint Paul, MN 55102-1490 United States
Telephone: 651-290-0549
EIN: 41-1572346
Tax-Exempt Status: Designated 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since April 1987
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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