Nicholson Family Foundation
Supporting organization, irc 509(a)
Nicholson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Nicholson Family Foundation gave $5K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- -76.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,500
- -76.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,229,149
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nicholson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wyoming Community Foundation ($4K). Together the top 2 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nicholson Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $22K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Community Foundation Laramie, WY | To Support the Community | $3,500 |
| Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Billings, MT | To Support the Community | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,229,149 | $60,245 | $142,568 | $5,000 | 2 | $59,195 |
| 2023 | $2,315,368 | $38,661 | $158,700 | $21,500 | 2 | $38,211 |
| 2022 | $2,415,634 | $95,970 | $162,737 | $8,175 | 3 | $92,970 |
| 2021 | $2,723,132 | $175,343 | $139,479 | $5,175 | 3 | $174,893 |
| 2020 | $2,431,340 | $56,241 | $136,748 | $5,675 | 3 | — |
About Nicholson Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Nicholson Family Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Aiken, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $59K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nicholson Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clay Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Hoffman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Nicholson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Nicholson Boyle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Davis
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 Nicholson Family Foundation
How much does Nicholson Family Foundation give each year?
Nicholson Family Foundation gave $5K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $22K across 2 grants.
How large is Nicholson Family Foundation?
Nicholson Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What is Nicholson Family Foundation?
Nicholson Family Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Aiken, SC. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Nicholson Family Foundation operate?
Nicholson Family Foundation has awarded grants in Montana, Wyoming.
What is Nicholson Family Foundation's EIN?
Nicholson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0320017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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