George R & Mary Frances Nichols Foundation
Historical FunderCanton, Missouri · EIN 43-1818513 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BEVERLY DUNN |
|---|---|
| Address | 17838 LASSWELL DRIVE, CANTON MO 63435 |
| Phone | 2172429359 |
| Form and materials | PERSONAL RESUME AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS MUST HAVE GRADUATED AND HAVE A MINIMUM CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF 2.0 ON A 4.0 SCALE BASED ON AT LEAST 7 SEMESTERS OF SECONDARY EDUCATION: RELATIVE FINANCIAL NEED; AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON RACE OR EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF PROSPECTIVE RECIPIENTS. THERE ARE AVAILABLE AT LEAST FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS PER YEAR FOR FOUR YEARS AS LONG AS THE RECIPIENT HAS PASSING GRADES AND STAYS IN SCHOOL. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culver Stockton College | Canton, MO | Donations | $20,275 |
| Canton R-V School | Canton, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Canton R-V Fire Prot District | Canton, MO | Donation | $4,368 |
| University of Missouri | Columbia, MO | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Lewis Co Food Pantry | Canton, MO | Donations | $3,000 |
| Lewistown Fire Dept | Lewistown, MO | Donation | $2,800 |
| Culver Stockton College | Canton, MO | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Lagrange Youth Center | LA Grange, MO | Youth center | $2,500 |
| Lewis Co Historical Society | Canton, MO | Donation | $2,300 |
| Sw Baptist University | Bolivar, MO | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Truman State University | Kirksville, MO | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Westminster College | Fulton, MO | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Lindenwood University | St Charles, MO | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Maryville University | St Louis, MO | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Missouri State University | Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Lewis Co Ambulance District | Canton, MO | Donation | $1,000 |
| Missouri State University | Linn, MO | Scholarship | $500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($2,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,243 | 19 |
| 2023 | $48,778 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513019349100921
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1818513
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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