Nickless Family Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderSaginaw, Michigan · EIN 38-3501091 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$622K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$13.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JACK KIDWELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 1004 N MICHIGAN AVENUE, SAGINAW MI 48602 |
| Phone | 9899210010 |
| JACK.KIDWELL@TRISTARTRUST.COM | |
| Form and materials | INNOVATION AWARD APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE AT WWW.AHNINNOVATIONAWARD.COM NO FORMAT FOR GRANT REQUESTS, BUT APPLICATION SHOULD SHOW 501(C)(3) STATUS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE A.H. NICKLESS INNOVATION AWARD COMPETITION IS OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AGES 13 TO 18 IN BAY, MIDLAND, SAGINAW AND TUSCOLA COUNTIES IN MICHIGAN. OTHER GRANTS ARE AWARDED PRIMARILY TO THOSE CHARITABLE ENTITIES LOCATED IN THE BAY REGION OF MICHIGAN AND THE AREAS WHERE THE DIRECTORS RESIDE. |
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
24% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can Council | Saginaw, MI | Building renovations in bay city | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Great Lakes Bay Region | Bay City, MI | Capital campaign for bay city kitchen upgrades | $50,000 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | Cardiac ultrasound echocardiography | $50,000 |
| Childrens Cabinet Inc | Reno, NV | Food distributions | $40,000 |
| Underground Railroad Inc | Saginaw, MI | Emergency shelter kitchen & playground upgrades | $40,000 |
| YWCA Evanstonnorthshore | Evanston, IL | Donor engagement & event management | $40,000 |
| Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy | Saginaw, MI | Innovation awards/scholarships | $38,000 |
| Can Council | Saginaw, MI | Project of hope school initiative | $30,000 |
| Foster Families Navigation and Resource Center | Bay City, MI | Back to school backpack program | $30,000 |
| Bay City Central High School | Bay City, MI | Pbis- $7,000; 6 aoa tables - $10,000; community partnership field trips & student work - $5,000; food distribution at christmas - $7,876 | $29,876 |
| Endex | Forest, VA | Expansion & advice of ptsd research | $25,000 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | Bay City, MI | Bay city school teachers | $20,000 |
| Tri-County Community Adjucation Program | Saginaw, MI | New playground & family area | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Sparks, NV | Hinger solutions in reno | $15,000 |
| Women of Qual Creek | Green Valley, AZ | Scholarship for women | $15,000 |
| Bay Area Community Foundation | Bay City, MI | Micavle field in bay city at defoe park | $12,500 |
| John Glenn High School | Bay City, MI | Innovation awards/scholarships | $11,000 |
| Mustard Seed Shelter | Saginaw, MI | Mustard seed endowment - year one | $10,000 |
| Tri-Star Charitable Foundation | Saginaw, MI | Children's health, safety and wellness | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Innovation awards/scholarships | $8,500 |
| Eddys House | Reno, NV | Housing solutions for children & teens | $5,000 |
| Madonna University | Livonia, MI | Innovation awards/scholarships | $5,000 |
| U of M Office of Financial Aid | Ann Arbor, MI | Innovation awards/scholarships | $5,000 |
| Freeland High School | Freeland, MI | Innovation awards/scholarships | $3,000 |
| Delta College Office of Financial Aid | University Center, MI | Innovation awards/scholarships | $2,500 |
| Northwestern Michigan College Cashier's Office | Traverse City, MI | Innovation awards/scholarships | $2,500 |
| Herbert Henry Dow High School | Midland, MI | Innovation awards/scholarships | $2,000 |
| Midland High School | Midland, MI | Innovation awards/scholarships | $1,000 |
| Umass Amherst Bursar's Office | Amherst, MA | Innovation awards/scholarships | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Community Services | New Rochelle, NY | For capital campaign for a new building | $45,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $621,876 | 30 |
| 2024 | $641,290 | 32 |
| 2023 | $616,063 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611639349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3501091
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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