Nichols Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderTopeka, Kansas · EIN 47-3740674 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $45,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Steve Clinkinbeard |
|---|---|
| Address | 5100 SW 10th Ave, Topeka KS 66604 |
| Phone | 7852725102 |
| Form and materials | Written Narrative |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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
68% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City Opera | Central City, CO | Arts | $439,400 |
| Friends of the RGV Reef | South Padre Island, TX | Enviroment | $100,000 |
| Ace Scholarships | Greenwood Village, CO | Education | $57,000 |
| Friends of Animal Rescue | South Padre Island, TX | Animal care | $50,600 |
| Central Baptist Church | Great Bend, KS | Religion | $45,000 |
| Kansas Grazing Land Coalition | Salina, KS | Grass management | $40,000 |
| Barton Community College Foundation | Great Bend, KS | Meal on Wheels | $35,000 |
| Mountain Family Center | Greenwood Village, CO | Medical care | $25,000 |
| Center for Hearing Access | Eugene, OR | Assist with hearing loss | $25,000 |
| Denver Center for the Performing Arts | Denver, CO | Arts | $10,000 |
| Lovegrass Music Festival Assoc | Sylan Grove, KS | Arts | $7,000 |
| Great Bend Community Center | Great Bend, KS | Community support | $5,000 |
| Angels With Paws | Lakewood, CO | Pet adoption | $5,000 |
| Historic Denver | Denver, CO | Preservation | $2,500 |
| Susan G Komen Walk for Women | Dallas, TX | Medical research | $1,500 |
| Denver Cat Rescue | Lakewood, CO | Pet Adoption | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $849,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $550,932 | 20 |
| 2023 | $191,300 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642319349100909
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3740674
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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