Nyholm Family Foundation Inc
Nyholm Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Glendale, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports 33 grants totaling $7,000, including awards to animal welfare and wildlife conservation organizations, as well as other charitable organizations.
Nyholm Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nyholm Family Foundation Inc gave $7K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $212.121), top state District of Columbia. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- Average grant
- $212
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $140,883
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nyholm Family Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Scott A Nyholm
Mailing address: 2305 West Applewood Lane, Glendale, WI 53209
Phone: (262) 241-7922
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nyholm Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ASPCA ($500). Together the top 10 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Washington, DC (34%) and Wisconsin (20%), followed by Tennessee (11%), Virginia (7%), and Minnesota (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nyholm Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 33 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $200; repeat grants $213. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $175 repeat.
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $7K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASPCA Washington, DC | Operations | $500 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Operations | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Operations | $500 |
| Jane Goodall Institute Dacula, GA | Operations | $400 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Merrifield, VA | Operations | $350 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare Washington, DC | Operations | $250 |
| International Wolf Center Minneapolis, MN | Operations | $250 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission Milwaukee, WI | Operations | $250 |
| Salvation Army Milwaukee, WI | Operations | $250 |
| Save the Chimps Washington, DC | Operations | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,883 | $6,844 | $7,195 | $7,000 | 33 | $7,000 | $6,844 | $6,972 |
| 2022 | $141,841 | $12,736 | $6,425 | $6,425 | 31 | $6,425 | $7,736 | $7,258 |
| 2021 | $135,530 | $15,327 | $5,325 | $5,125 | 26 | — | $5,127 | $6,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nyholm Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations working in animal welfare and wildlife conservation. For example, the International Wolf Center says it uses science-based education to teach people about wolves, while the Wisconsin Humane Society describes its mission as making a difference for animals and the people who love them. Other grantees describe work to conserve nature, improve animal welfare, and provide safe havens for unwanted or mistreated animals.
The foundation also supported the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The synod describes its Kingdom Workers program as mobilizing Christians to create locally sustainable ministries addressing spiritual and physical needs in communities around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $7,000. Awards ranged from $50 to $500, with a median of $200. Among the largest grants were $500 each to ASPCA, St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, and World Wildlife Fund; $400 to the Jane Goodall Institute; and $350 to Defenders of Wildlife. Other 2024 recipients included the International Fund for Animal Welfare, International Wolf Center, Milwaukee Rescue Mission, Salvation Army, Save the Chimps, Tiger Haven, and Wisconsin Humane Society, each receiving $250.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no application form or materials, deadline, or award restrictions. How to apply: The filing identifies Scott A Nyholm as the contact; no application form or materials are listed. Deadline: None listed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott A Nyholm as president, treasurer, and director; Sophia R Parker as secretary and director; and Craig R Nyholm as vice president and director.
Nyholm Family Foundation Inc is led by Scott A Nyholm, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott A Nyholm
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig R Nyholm
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sophia R Parker
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary Ellen Resenhoeft (2021) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Nyholm Family Foundation Inc
How much does Nyholm Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Nyholm Family Foundation Inc gave $7K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Nyholm Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Nyholm Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $212, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nyholm Family Foundation Inc that year got $200 on average.
Where does Nyholm Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Nyholm Family Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (20%) and Tennessee (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (10 grants), Milwaukee, WI (6 grants), Merrifield, VA (2 grants) and Waukesha, WI (2 grants).
Does Nyholm Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Nyholm Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (33 grants).
Who are Nyholm Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Nyholm Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include ASPCA ($500), St Jude's Children's Research Hospital ($500) and World Wildlife Fund ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nyholm Family Foundation Inc?
Nyholm Family Foundation Inc reported $141K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nyholm Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in animal welfare and wildlife conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nyholm Family Foundation Inc?
Nyholm Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Nyholm Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nyholm Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1869651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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