Nix Foundation
Historical FunderArcadia, Oklahoma · EIN 73-1602013 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES W NIX III |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 E Shore Drive, Arcadia OK 73007 |
| Phone | 4053963033 |
| Form and materials | Any form of submission is acceptable. Proof of exemptions under Section 501(c)(3) is required to be submitted. |
| Deadlines | June 30 of each year |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
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
0% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam City Schools Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Endowment | $25,000 |
| Northeastern State Univ | Tahlequah, OK | Crosslinking | $20,245 |
| Okla State Univ Foundation | Stillwater, OK | Building Fund | $10,000 |
| Trinity Legal Clinic | Edmond, OK | Legal services for Underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Okla School for the Blind | Muskogee, OK | Mini Grants | $5,000 |
| Sunbeam Family Services | Oklahoma City, OK | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Okla Foundation for Educ of Blind | Muskogee, OK | Mini Grants | $4,000 |
| Oklahoma School for the Blind | Muskogee, OK | Scasb | $3,500 |
| Cherokee County 4H | Tahlequah, OK | Youth DevelopmentProgram | $1,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,745 | 10 |
| 2024 | $69,350 | 11 |
| 2023 | $70,800 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349101518
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1602013
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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