The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc
The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sykesville, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports $1.32 million in grants to 14 charitable organizations, including hospitals, educational institutions, and other nonprofits.
The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $94K), mostly in Maryland. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,320,000
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $94,286
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $13,386,994
- +9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (91% 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 The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1124 Day Road, Sykesville, MD 21784-5607
Phone: (410) 244-7005
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was John Hopkins University ($750K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 67 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants were reported across recipients in Maryland (91% of grant dollars), Tennessee (5%), Georgia (2%), California (2%), and Missouri (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $108K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 214% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $990K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Donation | $750,000 |
| The University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc (Umbf) Baltimore, MD | Donation | $200,000 |
| Medstar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD | Donation | $100,000 |
| Mother Seton Academy Baltimore, MD | Donation | $100,000 |
| St Jude's Children Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Donation | $50,000 |
| Healthcare for the Homeless Baltimore, MD | Donation | $25,000 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission Irvine, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| The Carter Center Atlanta, GA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Camp Glow Baltimore, MD | Donation | $10,000 |
| Bridging Lifecarroll County Hospice Westminster, MD | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 | $13,386,994 | $2,386,982 | $1,413,635 | $1,320,000 | 14 | $1,320,000 | $1,330,520 | $615,610 |
| 2023 | $12,270,198 | $1,865,749 | $1,143,784 | $1,100,000 | 13 | $1,100,000 | $1,840,241 | $573,261 |
| 2022 | $11,567,367 | $1,484,527 | $1,232,403 | $1,110,000 | 14 | $1,110,000 | $471,915 | $582,682 |
| 2021 | $12,530,581 | $2,381,601 | $1,199,894 | $1,110,000 | 14 | $1,110,000 | $1,361,675 | $613,635 |
| 2020 | $11,264,738 | $1,372,386 | $1,009,965 | $990,000 | 12 | — | $365,786 | $522,328 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $616K 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 went to organizations including Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, and Mother Seton Academy.
Among its grantees, The Carter Center describes its mission as seeking to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. Free Wheelchair Mission describes its mission as providing mobility to people with disabilities living in developing nations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,320,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $750,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest grants included $750,000 to Johns Hopkins University, $200,000 to the University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation, and $100,000 each to MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and Mother Seton Academy. Other reported grants included $50,000 to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital; $25,000 to Healthcare for the Homeless; and $20,000 each to Free Wheelchair Mission and The Carter Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Teresa A. Nicholl as president and treasurer, and Peter T. Nicholl as vice president and secretary.
The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc is led by Teresa A. Nicholl, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Teresa A. Nicholl
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter T. Nicholl
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 13 grants.
What is The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $94,286, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (6 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and Westminster, MD (2 grants).
Does The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (14 grants).
Who are The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include John Hopkins University ($750,000), The University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc (Umbf) ($200,000) and Medstar Union Memorial Hospital ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc?
The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc reported $13.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $616K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, and Mother Seton Academy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2347387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Nicholl Family Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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