The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon
The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon is a private foundation, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $122K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $26K. Net investment income was $11K.
The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon at a glance
In short: The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon gave $26K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,045
- -37.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,045
- -37.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,045
- Total assets
- $121,914
- -19.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Total ($26K).
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (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
How The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 332% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2025) to $51K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Total Rochester, NY | see PDF attached | $26,045 |
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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 | $121,914 | $15,399 | $30,444 | $26,045 | 1 | $26,045 | $11,000 | $7,850 |
| 2024 | $151,964 | $7,447 | $46,666 | $41,950 | 1 | $41,950 | $2,731 | $8,234 |
| 2023 | $176,631 | $25,344 | $47,781 | $43,000 | 1 | $43,000 | $20,563 | $9,571 |
| 2022 | $199,857 | $12,025 | $54,665 | $48,700 | 1 | $48,700 | $1,713 | $11,658 |
| 2021 | $242,230 | $34,907 | $36,225 | $30,200 | 28 | $30,200 | $28,882 | $14,738 |
| 2020 | $243,208 | $10,425 | $56,753 | $50,850 | 51 | — | $4,522 | $13,917 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon is led by Theodore E Nixon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Theodore E Nixon
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik B Nixon
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Nixon Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn J Nixon
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon
How much does The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon give each year?
The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon gave $26K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 1 grant.
How large is The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon?
The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon reported $122K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon operate?
The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon has awarded grants in Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina.
What is The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon's EIN?
The Kathryn J and Theodore E Nixon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1614090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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