The Nicholson Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 22-2344110 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$984K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$144,348
Total assets$8.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $190,000.
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
80% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glassroots Inc | Newark, NJ | Funds to support the renovation and furnishing of a new site. | $500,000 |
| Metal Museum | Memphis, TN | To provide a capital grant for building out a new enamel workspace within the new building. | $190,000 |
| Glassroots Inc | Newark, NJ | Funds to support the glassroots peters valley residential youth development program. it is a 12-week program for the peters valley… | $144,348 |
| The Butterfly Effect Project | Riverhead, NY | Funds to support a mentoring program for low-income girls of color. | $100,000 |
| Peconic Arts School of Fine Crafts | Columbia, NC | Funds for a new building to add to the campus space. | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $984,348 | 5 |
| 2023 | $1,231,244 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349101844
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2344110
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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