Nickel City Foundation Inc
To support community connections of ny, inc., a New York nonprofit corporation organized and existing for charitable purposes.
Nickel City Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nickel City Foundation Inc gave $102K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $102K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $101,572
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $101,572
- Median grant
- $101,572
- Total assets
- $1,856,358
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nickel City Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Connections of NY Inc ($102K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Connections of NY Inc Buffalo, NY | Intercompany Transfer from Nickel City to CCNY. | $101,572 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,856,358 | $35,497 | $112,743 | $101,572 | 1 | $25,674 |
| 2024 | $1,854,205 | $164,595 | $19,589 | — | — | $164,595 |
| 2023 | $1,527,186 | $401 | $21,281 | — | — | $401 |
| 2022 | $1,292,178 | $17,586 | $19,564 | — | — | $17,586 |
| 2021 | $1,591,468 | $11,765 | $12,188 | — | — | $11,765 |
| 2020 | $734,169 | $23,710 | $10,412 | — | — | $23,676 |
About Nickel City Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Nickel City Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $102K. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nickel City Foundation Inc is led by Michael Mohr, Board President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Mohr
Board President
Secretary & Treasurer → Board President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl A. Green
Board Secretary
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward L. Arcara
Board Treasurer
Board President → Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Milch
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Eb Howard
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jesse Baldwin (2020–2024) — Board Member
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 Nickel City Foundation Inc
How much does Nickel City Foundation Inc give each year?
Nickel City Foundation Inc gave $102K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Nickel City Foundation Inc?
Nickel City Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $35K.
What is Nickel City Foundation Inc?
Nickel City Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Buffalo, NY. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Nickel City Foundation Inc operate?
Nickel City Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Nickel City Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nickel City Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1640376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
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