William a and Eleanor R Nichols
William a and Eleanor R Nichols is a private foundation, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $929K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $18K.
William a and Eleanor R Nichols at a glance
In short: William a and Eleanor R Nichols gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,000
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $929,455
- +6179.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William a and Eleanor R Nichols funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christ Episcopal Church ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How William a and Eleanor R Nichols gives
- In 2024 it paid out 4% 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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Episcopal Church Charlotte, NC | To further the charitable purpose of the donee organization | $1,000 |
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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 | $929,455 | $1,043,669 | $1,553 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,378 | $18,479 | $33,553 |
| 2023 | $14,802 | $2 | $798 | — | — | $648 | — | $734 |
| 2022 | $14,950 | $1 | $807 | — | — | $657 | — | $741 |
| 2021 | $15,099 | $2 | $807 | — | — | $657 | — | $748 |
| 2020 | $15,247 | $2 | $830 | — | — | — | — | $756 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William a and Eleanor R Nichols reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William a and Eleanor R Nichols is led by William A. Nichols Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William A. Nichols Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Henry Rathbone Nichols
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Adams Nichols
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
M. Jackson Nichols
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Monroe Jackson Nichols (2020–2023) — Director
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 William a and Eleanor R Nichols
How much does William a and Eleanor R Nichols give each year?
William a and Eleanor R Nichols gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is William a and Eleanor R Nichols?
William a and Eleanor R Nichols reported $929K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (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.
Where does William a and Eleanor R Nichols operate?
William a and Eleanor R Nichols has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is William a and Eleanor R Nichols's EIN?
William a and Eleanor R Nichols's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1066131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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