Nicholson Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1685784 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$166K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$200
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $300.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
9% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $149,239 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $11,200 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $2,100 |
| Gordon Jewish Community Center | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $560 |
| Sweet Sleep Inc | Brentwood, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $500 |
| Boy Scouts of Middle Tn Council | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $300 |
| Harpeth Hall School | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $250 |
| Alive Hospice | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $200 |
| Camp Nacome | Centerville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $200 |
| Etsu Foundation | Johnson City, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $200 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $200 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $200 |
| Interfaith Dental Clinic | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100 |
| Land Trust for Tn | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100 |
| Nashville Public Television | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100 |
| Westminister Presbyterian Church | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100 |
| Foundation Chapter Theta Chi | Carmel, IN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $55 |
| American Heart Association | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50 |
| Mountain Goat Trail Alliance Inc | Monteagle, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50 |
| Oak Hill School | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $165,954 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Jun 14, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202441669349100014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1685784
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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