Nicholson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 87-1037403 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$589K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$12.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $25,000.
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.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston's First Baptist Church | Houston, TX | To further charitable purpose | $32,015 |
| Summit Life Church | Issaquah, WA | To further charitable purpose | $28,000 |
| Summit Life Church | Issaquah, WA | To further charitable purpose | $28,000 |
| Mission Valley Church | San Diego, CA | To further charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| New Horizon Church | Jackson, MS | To further charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Yellowstone School | Houston, TX | To further charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Outdoor Adventure Club | Houston, TX | To further charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Macedonian Way Foundation | Houston, TX | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| 1557 Ministries | Houston, TX | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| 1557 Ministries | Houston, TX | To further charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Innovative Education International | Fort Wayne, IN | To further charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Roger G Vann Ministries | Houston, TX | To further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
The return also lists 27 grants to individuals ($406,089). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $588,604 | 39 |
| 2023 | $562,800 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610589349100806
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-1037403
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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