Nicholas Endowment Tr
Invitation OnlyIrvine, California · EIN 46-6117991 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$60,000
Total assets$44.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $115,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Coast Repertory | Costa Mesa, CA | Core support | $175,000 |
| Ocean Institute | Dana Point, CA | Program support | $150,000 |
| Pacific Symphony | Irvine, CA | Core support | $150,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Trustee recommended grants | $122,400 |
| Bowers Museum | Santa Ana, CA | Art access program | $115,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Orange County | Orange, CA | Child protection team expansion | $115,000 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Program support | $115,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Work force development | $115,000 |
| St Margaret's of Scotland Episcopal School | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Breakthrough san juan capistrano | $115,000 |
| Uci - Gavin Herbert Eye Institute | Irvine, CA | Mobile eye clinic | $75,000 |
| UCLA - Veterans Initiatives & Partnerships | Los Angeles, CA | Veteran education and training | $75,000 |
| UCLA - School of Law | Los Angeles, CA | Veterans legal clinic | $75,000 |
| Uci - Oc Vetfam Collaborative | Irvine, CA | Oc veterans & military family coll. | $70,000 |
| UCLA - Letters and Science | Los Angeles, CA | Social enterprise academy | $65,000 |
| Uci - Alma Program | Irvine, CA | Alma science academy | $60,000 |
| Uci - Applied Innovation | Irvine, CA | Technology transfer | $60,000 |
| Uci - Basic Needs Center | Irvine, CA | Meal swipe program | $60,000 |
| Uci - Department of Mathematics | Irvine, CA | Math CEO | $55,000 |
| UCLA - Mathematics Department | Los Angeles, CA | Applied mathematics mentorship program | $55,000 |
| UCLA - Psychology Clinic | Los Angeles, CA | Mental treatment for minority youth | $55,000 |
| Uci - Chemistry Dept | Irvine, CA | Pipeline in nuclear energy | $50,000 |
| Bowers Museum | Santa Ana, CA | Professional development | $4,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Orange County | Orange, CA | Professional development | $4,000 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Professional development | $4,000 |
| Ocean Institute | Dana Point, CA | Professional development | $4,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Professional development | $4,000 |
| Pacific Symphony | Irvine, CA | Professional development | $4,000 |
| South Coast Repertory | Costa Mesa, CA | Professional development | $4,000 |
| St Margaret's of Scotland Episcopal School | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Professional development | $4,000 |
| Uci - Professional Development | Irvine, CA | Professional development | $4,000 |
| UCLA - Professional Development | Los Angeles, CA | Professional development | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,967,400 | 31 |
| 2023 | $1,961,950 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503079349100030
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6117991
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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