The Nicholson Charitable Trust
The Nicholson Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Pewaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K.
The Nicholson Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Nicholson Charitable Trust gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,160
- -70.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -90.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,160
- +223.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,160
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Nicholson Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Federated Church of Green Lake ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Nicholson Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $15K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federated Church of Green Lake Green Lake, WI | To support the church. | $4,160 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $5,067 | $4,160 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $5,067 | — | $14,167 | $14,160 | 11 | — |
| 2022 | $19,234 | $19,743 | $14,772 | $14,735 | 11 | — |
| 2021 | $14,268 | $20,272 | $14,961 | $14,336 | 12 | — |
| 2020 | $8,958 | $1,355 | $13,837 | $13,800 | 5 | $1,356 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nicholson Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janet Nicholson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Fracaro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Nicholson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Nicholson
Trustee
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 Nicholson Charitable Trust
How much does The Nicholson Charitable Trust give each year?
The Nicholson Charitable Trust gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 11 grants.
Where does The Nicholson Charitable Trust operate?
The Nicholson Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin.
What is The Nicholson Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Nicholson Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6598335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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