Nimick Forbesway Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 25-1597437 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$32.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Institute Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Playground funds | $200,000 |
| Trustees of Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Nimick Fellowship in Art and Archeology and Service Fund Scholarship Fund | $116,667 |
| International Crane Foundation Inc | Baraboo, WI | To support ICF's work with the Kafue Flats of Zambia | $100,000 |
| Madison Childrens Museum Inc | Madison, WI | Nature Exhibit, Caretakes of Wonder, and Access for Everyone | $75,000 |
| Archipelago Books Inc | Brooklyn, NY | To support for two ambitious long-term projects from Argentina: a two-volume edition of Julio Cortzar's letters and a five-volume series of… | $65,000 |
| Aldo Leopold Nature Center Inc | Monona, WI | Access For All: Ensuring Educational Equity for Underserved Youth Initiative (AFA) | $50,000 |
| Forward Theater Company | Madison, WI | Future Forward Endowment Campaign | $50,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Madison, WI | Replacement and repair of the slate roof system on the original 1858 nave | $50,000 |
| Literacy Network Inc | Madison, WI | Citizenship Program: Supporting Immigrants with Naturalization | $50,000 |
| Madison Public Library Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | The Imagination Center at Reindahl Park | $50,000 |
| Rock Creek Conservancy Inc | Bethesda, MD | In support of the Carter Barron Ampitheater | $50,000 |
| St Pauls School | Concord, NH | Support of the renovation of the interior of the Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul | $50,000 |
| Upstream Policy Institute Inc | Damariscotta, ME | Best Waste Reduction Idea for America's Best Idea | $50,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | Warrenton, VA | Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative | $35,000 |
| Groundswell Conservancy Inc | Madison, WI | General & Unrestricted | $31,000 |
| Bayview Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | Youth Programming Support and Stabilization Program | $25,000 |
| Cafe Momentum Pittsburgh | Dallas, TX | To support the Education Program | $25,000 |
| Carnegie Museum of Natural History | Pittsburgh, PA | Mars Exhibition at the Carnegie Science Center | $25,000 |
| Childrens Theater of Madison Inc | Madison, WI | CTM's Ensure the Future Campaign | $25,000 |
| Fort Ligonier Association | Ligonier, PA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Inc | Madison, WI | Youth Education Programs | $25,000 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | Teacher Support Network | $25,000 |
| Southern Tier Alternative Therapies Inc | Ligonier, PA | To help the transition from the current Ligonier Therapeutic Center curriculum to a nationwide educational training program | $25,000 |
| Madison Symphony Orchestra Inc | Madison, WI | Young People's Concert Series | $15,000 |
| Council of Literary Magazines and Presses | New York, NY | General Support for Publication of Conjunctions: Issue 85 | $10,000 |
| Loyalhanna Watershed Association Inc | Ligonier, PA | Conservation Education Program | $10,000 |
| Tickets for Kids Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | TFK Cultural Access Program | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,267,667 | 27 |
| 2023 | $1,134,417 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630759349100728
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1597437
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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