Nick's Kids Foundation Inc
Nick's Kids Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) public foundation dedicated to raising awareness and generating resources for deserving organizations throughout Alabama and the Southeastern region. Founded in 1998 during Nick and Terry Saban's time at Michigan State University, the foundation has maintained its charitable mission throughout the Sabans' careers at Louisiana State University, the Miami Dolphins, and the University of Alabama. The foundation operates as the official charity of Nick and Terry Saban.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
+20.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
Grant Count
35
Avg Grant Size
$33K
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To work together in the spirit of faith and giving in the community. To promote and support children, family, teacher and student causes. It's all about the kids.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Children's causes
- Family support
- Teacher recognition and support
- Student causes
- Education initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes grants through multiple mechanisms:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations throughout:
- Alabama
- Southeast region
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total assets: $3,253,866
- Total giving: $1,618,486
Previous Year Data (2023):
- Total assets: $2,692,710
- Total revenues: $1,771,679
- Total expenses: $1,595,947
Program Expenses: The foundation maintains a high program expense ratio of 85.91%, indicating that a significant portion of expenditures is directed toward programs rather than administrative costs.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,253,866 | $2,692,710 | $2,524,708 |
| Revenue | $2,461,986 | $1,771,679 | $1,824,970 |
| Expenses | $1,901,280 | $1,595,947 | $1,913,234 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $148,941 | $396,895 | $70,736 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
136 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Nick's Kids Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Terry L Saban
Founders: Nick and Terry Saban (established the foundation in 1998)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRY SABAN | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| NICK SABAN | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| KATIE KING | ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $17,800 |
| BOBBY PLOTT | ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| LEON ASHFORD | ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| STEVE HUDSON | ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| JUANITA SANDERFORD | ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $11,800 |
| KRISTEN SETAS | ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| NICHOLAS SABAN | ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Major Grants & Donations:**
Awarded $625,000 in charitable donations at its 2024 luncheon
Nick's Kids awards $625,000 in charitable donation at its 2024 luncheonDistributed over $500,000 in grants during a recent year
**Cumulative Impact:**
The foundation has donated nearly $15 million to deserving organizations and causes throughout Alabama and the Southeast since the Sabans arrived in Tuscaloosa.
Nick's Kids Foundation Pledges $1 Million to the Saban Center - Saban Center**Notable Projects & Partnerships:**
Honored more than 650 teachers with the Nick's Kids Teacher Excellence Award
Nick's Kids awards $625,000 in charitable donation at its 2024 luncheonCompleted career tech classrooms at the Tuscaloosa County Juvenile Detention Center
Renovated the STTEP Building of Brewer Porch Children's Center
Completed the Alberta School of Performing Arts playground
Completed the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk Playground
Built 20 Habitat for Humanity homes (18 National Championship Homes and 2 SEC Championship Homes)
Major donor to the Tuscaloosa All-Inclusive Playground
Major donor to the Saban Center (pledged $1 million to the Saban Center)
Nick's Kids Foundation Pledges $1 Million to the Saban Center - Saban CenterMajor donor to the Boys & Girls Club of West Alabama
Major donor to the YMCA of Tuscaloosa
Major donor to Freedom Farm
**Fundraising Activities:**
The foundation hosts luncheons, golf tournaments, scrimmages, and other events to raise awareness and resources for deserving organizations.
Contact Information
Address: 619 S Beach Rd, Jupiter, FL 33469
Website: www.nickskidsfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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