The Nichols Trust
Historical FunderHollis, New Hampshire · EIN 04-6026880 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $2,850.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD R HUSK |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 MERRILL LANE, HOLLIS NH 03049 |
| Phone | 6034653137 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FROM AUTHORIZED CHARITIES. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AUTHORIZED 501(C)(3) CHARITIES |
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
58% of grants went outside New Hampshire.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook Association | Hollis, NH | Annual fund/general | $20,000 |
| Berry College | Berry, GA | Annual fund/scholarship | $10,000 |
| Brimmer & May School | Chestnut Hill, MA | Annual fund/scholarship | $10,000 |
| Lawrence Academy | Groton, MA | Annual fund/general | $10,000 |
| Boston University's Wheelock College of Education & Human Development | Boston, MA | Annual fund/general | $4,500 |
| New Hampshire Public Television | Durham, NH | Annual fund/general | $3,000 |
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | Annual fund/general | $3,000 |
| Applewild School | Fitchburg, MA | Annual fund/general | $2,850 |
| Society for the Protection of Nh Forests | Concord, NH | Annual fund/general | $2,250 |
| Planned Parenthood of Nne | Colchester, VT | Annual fund/general | $1,000 |
| Hollis Congregational Church | Hollis, NH | Annual fund/general | $500 |
| Mass Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | Boston, MA | Annual fund/general | $500 |
| Spaulding Youth Center | Northfield, NH | Annual fund/general | $500 |
| YMCA of Greater Nashua | Merrimack, NH | Annual fund/general | $500 |
| American Red Cross | Concord, NH | Annual fund/general | $250 |
| Crittenton Women's Unioneconomic Mobility Pathways | Brighton, MA | Annual fund/general | $250 |
| Hollis Firemen's Association | Hollis, NH | Annual fund/general | $250 |
| Home Health & Hospice Center | Merrimack, NH | Annual fund/general | $250 |
| Nichols Smith Land Trust | Hollis, NH | Annual fund/general | $250 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | Annual fund/general | $250 |
| Colonial Williamsburg | Williamsburg, VA | Annual fund/general | $200 |
| New England Wildflower Society | Wayland, MA | Annual fund/general | $200 |
| Old Sturbridge Village | Sturbridge, MA | Annual fund/general | $200 |
| Plymouth Plantation | Plymouth, MA | Annual fund/general | $200 |
| Arnold Arboretum | Jamaica Plain, MA | Annual fund/general | $100 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | Brooklyn, NY | Annual fund/general | $100 |
| Canterbury Shaker Village | Canterbury, NH | Annual fund/general | $100 |
| Harris Center for Conservation Education | Hancock, NH | Annual fund/general | $100 |
| Manoment Center for Conservation Sciences | Manomet, MA | Annual fund/general | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,400 | 29 |
| 2024 | $74,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $73,250 | 36 |
| 2022 | $76,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602329349100900
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6026880
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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