Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMequon, Wisconsin · EIN 87-1448491 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $400,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LYNN NICHOLAS |
|---|---|
| Address | 10309 N RIVER RD, MEQUON WI 53092 |
| Phone | 4145732378 |
| LNICHOLAS23@ATT.NET | |
| Form and materials | TYPE WRITTEN LETTER WITH HISTORY AND PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | TO 501 (C)(3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS |
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
33% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Advance the work of pediatric patient care, research and teaching by children's hospitals. | $500,000 |
| Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation | Oconomowoc, WI | To help support the new research center and mental health treatments in general. to create awareness around mental health | $400,000 |
| Uwm Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Supporting uw milwaukee students, faculty, community programs, and the community. | $400,000 |
| Macc Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Supports research into the effective treatment and cure for childhood cancer. | $300,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Supporting a private medical school, pharmacy, and graduate school in milwaukee, wisconsin. | $200,000 |
| Watertown Humane Society | Watertown, WI | Provide for the lost, homeless, neglected animals. provide help for animals in need regardless of age, health, or background. | $100,000 |
| Lafd Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To impact every firefighter by providing them with the equipment and tools they need to save lives. | $50,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | To provide shelter, dedicated care and new beginnings for animals in pasadena ca. | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | First to the frontlines, providing fresh meals in response to human itarian, climate an community crises. | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,050,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $1,900,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $2,150,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349104909
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-1448491
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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