The GR & MF Nichols Foundation
The GR & MF Nichols Foundation is a private foundation based in Canton, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations and scholarship support, with all reported grant dollars going to Missouri recipients.
The GR & MF Nichols Foundation at a glance
In short: The GR & MF Nichols Foundation gave $57K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,243
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,013
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,006,955
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The GR & MF Nichols Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists a personal résumé and scholarship application as materials and Beverly Dunn as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Beverly Dunn
Mailing address: 17838 Lasswell Drive, Canton, MO 63435
Phone: (217) 242-9359
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The GR & MF Nichols Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The GR & MF Nichols Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2024) to $62K (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 19 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $57,243 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,006,955 | $150,920 | $76,044 | $57,243 | 19 | $57,243 | $150,420 | $61,242 |
| 2024 | $932,079 | $89,562 | $63,438 | $48,778 | 15 | $48,778 | $77,262 | $56,095 |
| 2023 | $905,955 | $84,321 | $75,736 | $62,213 | 22 | $62,213 | $72,870 | $50,652 |
| 2022 | $898,450 | $91,177 | $74,535 | $56,171 | 17 | $56,171 | $77,015 | $60,136 |
| 2021 | $882,482 | $61,124 | $67,179 | $51,180 | 18 | — | $47,379 | $58,659 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The GR & MF Nichols Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, schools, fire protection and fire departments, a food pantry, a historical society, a youth center, and a splash station. Westminster College, which received $1,000 in 2025, describes its mission as educating and inspiring students through a liberal arts curriculum and developmental experience, and preparing them for lives of success, significance, and service.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $57,243. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,275, with a median of $2,000. The largest reported grants included $20,275 to Culver-Stockton College for donations, $5,000 to Canton R-V School for a donation, $4,368 to an individual recipient District for a donation, $4,000 to the University of Missouri for scholarships, and $3,000 to an individual recipient for donations.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. That filing lists a personal résumé and scholarship application as application materials and Beverly Dunn as the contact. It states that eligible scholarship recipients must have graduated, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale based on at least seven semesters of secondary education, and demonstrate relative financial need, community service, and leadership. It also states there are no restrictions based on race or employment status, and that at least four scholarships per year are available for four years, provided recipients maintain passing grades and stay in school.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patrick E. Dunn as president, Kelly Patrick as vice-president and secretary, and Beverly A. Dunn as treasurer.
The GR & MF Nichols Foundation is led by Patrick E. Dunn, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick E. Dunn
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Beverly A. Dunn
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kelly Patrick
V-Pres & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The GR & MF Nichols Foundation
How much does The GR & MF Nichols Foundation give each year?
The GR & MF Nichols Foundation gave $57K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 15 grants.
What is The GR & MF Nichols Foundation's typical grant size?
The GR & MF Nichols Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,013, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The GR & MF Nichols Foundation give grants?
The GR & MF Nichols Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The GR & MF Nichols Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The GR & MF Nichols Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants), "Scholarship" (5 grants) and "Scholarships" (4 grants).
How large is The GR & MF Nichols Foundation?
The GR & MF Nichols Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The GR & MF Nichols Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, schools, fire protection and fire departments, a food pantry, a historical society, a youth center, and a splash station. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The GR & MF Nichols Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists a personal résumé and scholarship application as materials and Beverly Dunn as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The GR & MF Nichols Foundation's EIN?
The GR & MF Nichols Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1818513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The GR & MF Nichols Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gr-and-mf-nichols-foundation-morg_b6ccc348b3594c8e9abc53bb46d9f390
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