Overview
The Nicholson Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in New York, NY, with assets totaling $9,875,571. The foundation focuses on supporting economically disadvantaged and low-income individuals, pregnant people, and initiatives in education, higher education, community and economic development, and human services. It operates primarily in the United States, funding projects in various cities across states such as New Jersey, California, and Massachusetts. In the fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of $1,540,919 and revenue of $486,579. Key personnel include Barbara Nicholson McFadyen, Jan Nicholson, and Michael P. Vito, who serve as trustees without compensation. The foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life for underserved populations through strategic grantmaking and partnerships.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $10,798,203 in 2023
4 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,050,000 | THE ARTSCENTER 19NC1031 | FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SITE. | 300-G EAST MAIN STREET CARRBORO, NC US | 2022 |
| $1,000,000 | VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF NEW JERSEY | FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ARTS PROGRAMMING PROVIDED BY THE CENTER FOR THE BENEFIT OF VULNERABLE POPULATIO... | 68 ELM STREET SUMMIT, NJ US | 2024 |
| $941,169 | RUTGERS UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE 194213 | FUNDS TO SUPPORT UBHC'S EFFORT TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN THEY DEVELOPED THROUGH THE INITIAL PLANNING GRA... | 671 HOES LANE WEST PISCATAWAY, NJ US | 2022 |
| $500,000 | POCOSIN ARTS INC 21NC211 | FUNDS TO EXPAND ITS EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS TO ALIGN DIRECTLY WITH THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY FOR YOUT... | PO BOX 690 COLUMBIA, NC US | 2022 |
| $433,328 | ST JOSEPH'S HEALTH 1921111 | FUNDS TO SUPPORT ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTH IN DEVELOPING AN INNOVATION CENTER. | 703 MAIN STREET PATERSON, NJ US | 2022 |
| $331,412 | RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION - RWJMS 204116 | FUNDS TO SUPPORT PROJECT ECHO. | 335 GEORGE STREET LIBERTY PLAZA NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ US | 2022 |
| $316,227 | PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP 195227 | FUNDS TO EXECUTE THE TRAUMA-INFORMED IN-HOME RECOVERY PROGRAM WHICH SUPPORTS PARENTS WITH SUBSTANCE ... | PO BOX 2036 LAKEWOOD, NJ US | 2022 |
| $266,818 | HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION 191242 | FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HEALTHYSTEPS MODEL OF INTEGRATED PEDIATRIC P... | 160 ESSEX STREET SUITE 101 LODI, NJ US | 2022 |
| $250,000 | ST JOSEPH'S HEALTH 212111 | FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATION CENTER 2.0, WHICH WILL RELY ON BUILDI... | 703 MAIN STREET PATERSON, NJ US | 2022 |
| $215,740 | RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY 20333 | FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NJ FOCUSED INFANT AND TODDLER POLICY RESEARCH CENTER. | 33 KNIGHTSBRIDGE ROAD 2ND FLOOR PISCATAWAY, NJ US | 2022 |
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Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
BNM
BARBARA NICHOLSON MCFADYEN
| SECRETARY/CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE | $0 | 2022 |
JN
JAN NICHOLSON
| PRESIDENT/TREASURER/TRUSTE | $0 | 2022 |
MPV
MICHAEL P VITO
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2022 |
BNM
BARBARA NICHOLSON MCFADYEN
| SECRETARY/CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE | $0 | 2023 |
JN
JAN NICHOLSON
| PRESIDENT/TREASURER/TRUSTE | $0 | 2023 |
MPV
MICHAEL P VITO
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2023 |
BNM
BARBARA NICHOLSON MCFADYEN
| SECRETARY/CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE | $0 | 2024 |
JN
JAN NICHOLSON
| PRESIDENT/TREASURER/TRUSTE | $0 | 2024 |
MPV
MICHAEL P VITO
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2024 |
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