Nims Foundation
Nims Foundation is a private foundation, based in Decatur, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $8K.
Nims Foundation at a glance
In short: Nims Foundation gave $67K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $22K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $67,029
- +44.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $22,343
- +140.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Nims Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Community Foundation Macon City ($51K). Together the top 3 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nims Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 273% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2020) to $67K (2021). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Macon City Decatur, IL | Donation | $50,829 |
| Childrens Museum Decatur, IL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Millikin University Decatur, IL | Donation | $6,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $7,588 | $69,564 | $67,029 | 3 | $67,029 | $7,588 | $24,527 |
| 2020 | $750,143 | $51,138 | $47,569 | $46,500 | 5 | — | $50,069 | $45,666 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nims Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nims Foundation is led by Bruce E. Nims, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Bruce E. Nims
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen L. Nims
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca L. Nims
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Nims Foundation
How much does Nims Foundation give each year?
Nims Foundation gave $67K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $47K across 5 grants.
What is Nims Foundation's typical grant size?
Nims Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,343, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nims Foundation give grants?
Nims Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, IL (3 grants).
Does Nims Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Nims Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
How much is Nims Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Nims Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Nims Foundation's EIN?
Nims Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2177456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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