Nichols Company Charitable Trust
Historical FunderKansas City, Missouri · EIN 44-6015538 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$319K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SCOTT C KELLER |
|---|---|
| Address | 4706 BROADWAY AVE SUITE 260, KANSAS CITY MO 64112 |
| Phone | 8169606213 |
| Form and materials | LETTER; MUST BE 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION; MISSION AND USE OF REQUESTED FUNDS |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
8% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Foundation of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $50,000 |
| Kansas City Parks Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $20,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $20,000 |
| The Nelson Gallery Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General operating - culture | $20,000 |
| Historic Kansas City Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $16,000 |
| Belles of the American Royal Organization | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| City of Fountains Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| City Union Mission | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| Community Linc | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| Giving the Basics | Kansas City, MO | General operating - human service | $10,000 |
| Hope Faith Ministries Inc | Kansas City, MO | General operating - human service | $10,000 |
| Junior League of Kansas City Missouri | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Public Library | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| Kc Common Good | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| Kc Repertory Theater | Kansas City, MO | General operating - culture | $10,000 |
| Midtown Kc Now | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| The Nia Project | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| Uli - the Urban Land Institute | Washington, DC | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $10,000 |
| Mayors Christmas Tree Association | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | General operating - civic | $1,500 |
| Hope House Inc | Lees Summit, MO | General operating - human service | $1,500 |
| Level Up Kids | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $1,500 |
| Professional Women of Color | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $1,500 |
| Synergy Services Inc | Parkville, MO | General operating - civic | $1,500 |
| Valley Hope Foundation | Norton, KS | General operating - civic | $1,500 |
| Bike Walk Kc | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $1,000 |
| Emmanuel Family and Child Development Center & Emergency Shelter for Childr | Kansas City, MO | General operating - human service | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | General operating - human service | $1,000 |
| Happy Bottoms | Kansas City, MO | General operating - human service | $1,000 |
| Kc Can Compost | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $1,000 |
| Pawsperity Inc | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $1,000 |
| The Rabbit Hole Kc | North Kansas City, MO | General operating - culture | $1,000 |
| Unbound | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $1,000 |
| Universal Health Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General operating - civic | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $319,000 | 37 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $160,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610759349100016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 44-6015538
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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