Cosmos and Evelyne Nicolaou Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 81-3497089 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$222K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,500 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Community College Outreach Program ("the CCOP"); If CCOP ceases to exist while any amount remains in the Fund, then the Fund shall be used… | $100,000 |
| Cambridge in America | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | The Fund shall be used under the direction of the faculty sponsor of the Community College Outreach Program ("the CCOP"), currently Anne… | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | programming for the AI for Mental Health Initiative in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences | $12,500 |
| Castilleja School Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | View360 Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $222,500 | 5 |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $5,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641219349100809
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3497089
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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