The Nicholas Foundation
Invitation OnlyWaterbury, Connecticut · EIN 06-6485716 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$30K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$575K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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 Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Support programs. | $4,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Support programs | $4,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Fdn Lou Ruvo Ctr Fdn for Brain Health | Cleveland, OH | Support programs | $3,000 |
| Double H Hole in the Woods Ranch | Lake Luzerne, NY | Support programs | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | Hagerstown, MD | Support programs | $2,000 |
| Safe House | Henderson, NV | Support programs. | $2,000 |
| Safe Nest Shelter | Las Vegas, NV | Support programs. | $2,000 |
| Family Promise | Las Vegas, NV | Support programs | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Clark City | Las Vegas, NV | Support programs | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Support programs | $1,000 |
| Shade Tree Shelter | Las Vegas, NV | Support programs. | $1,000 |
| Southern Nevada Mountain Bike Associatio | Las Vegas, NV | Support programs | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349101343
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6485716
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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