Nislick Family Foundation
The Nislick Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brookline, Massachusetts. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return; the foundation stated that it distributed its remaining funds because of a low account balance and the health of the founding individual, so it appears to have wound down.
Nislick Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Nislick Family Foundation gave $3K across 18 grants in 2020 (avg $161.5), top state New Jersey. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $2,907
- Grants made (2020)
- 18
- Average grant
- $162
- Median grant
- $67
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (43% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nislick Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It stated that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations; the filing also identifies the 2020 return as final.
- Contact
Mailing address: 99 Winchester Streest, Brookline, MA 02446
Phone: (617) 608-3363
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nislick Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Cong B'nai Jeshurun ($1K). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New Jersey (43%) and New York (42%), followed by the District of Columbia (6%), California (4%), and Massachusetts (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 18 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong B'nai Jeshurun Short Hills, NJ | General Operating Expenses | $1,200 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Etta Weinheim Fund New York, NY | General Operating Expenses | $500 |
| Hour Children Long Island City, NY | General Operating Expenses | $175 |
| Hillel International Washington, DC | General Operating Expenses | $172 |
| Mazon a Jewish Response to Hunger Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Expenses | $105 |
| World Jewish Congress New York, NY | General Operating Expenses | $104 |
| Concert Artist Guild New York, NY | General Operating Expenses | $100 |
| Pine Stree Inn for the Homeless Boston, MA | General Operating Expenses | $100 |
| The City College Fund - Alumni Assoc New York, NY | General Operating Expenses | $80 |
| West Side Campaign Against Hunger New York, NY | General Operating Expenses | $53 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1 | $4,407 | $2,907 | 18 | $161 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nislick Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $161 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included organizations working in areas such as care and support for children of incarcerated women, hunger relief, racial justice, homelessness services, and reducing social isolation among older adults. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, HOUR CHILDREN describes its work as providing compassionate care to children of incarcerated women and supporting mothers upon reunification with their families. MAZON describes itself as a Jewish-values-inspired advocacy organization working to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel. DOROT says it works to alleviate isolation and loneliness among older adults.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $2,907. Grants ranged from $25 to $1,200, with a median grant of $66. The largest grants included $1,200 to CONG B’NAI JESHURUN, $500 to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Etta Weinheim Fund, $175 to HOUR CHILDREN, and $172 to HILLEL INTERNATIONAL. The listed grants were designated for general operating expenses.
The filing states that contributions were made only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists ARTHUR NISLICK and JUNE NISLICK as settlor/trustees.
Nislick Family Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Arthur Nislick
Settlor & Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
June Nislick
Settlor & Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Nislick Family Foundation
How much does Nislick Family Foundation give each year?
Nislick Family Foundation gave $3K across 18 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Nislick Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Nislick Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $67, and its average grant was $162, across 18 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nislick Family Foundation give grants?
Nislick Family Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (42%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants).
Does Nislick Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nislick Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nislick Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Nislick Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Cong B'nai Jeshurun ($1,200), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Etta Weinheim Fund ($500) and Hour Children ($175), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Nislick Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included organizations working in areas such as care and support for children of incarcerated women, hunger relief, racial justice, homelessness services, and reducing social isolation among older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nislick Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Nislick Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Nislick Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $161 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Nislick Family Foundation's EIN?
Nislick Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3590821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Nislick Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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