The Nivison Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRaleigh, North Carolina · EIN 81-0657168 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$665K
Organizations funded62
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$40.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,500.
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
38% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Presbyterian Seminary Union Presbyterian Seminary | Richmond, VA | Contribution where needed | $119,425 |
| Samaritan's Purse Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Contribution where needed most | $22,500 |
| Nc State University Nc State University | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $18,750 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Southeastern Baptist Theological | Wake Forest, NC | Contribution where needed most | $18,750 |
| Christ Baptist Church Christ Baptist Church | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed | $17,500 |
| Sim USA Sim USA | Charlotte, NC | Contribution where needed most | $17,500 |
| Least of These Ministries Least of These Ministires | Elm, PA | Contribution where needed | $15,000 |
| Open Door Eastern Europe Ministries Open Door Eastern Europe Ministries | Wildwood Crest, NJ | Contribution where needed most | $15,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church St Paul's Lutheran Church | Coldwater, MI | Contribution where needed most | $15,000 |
| YMCA Triangle YMCA Triangle | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $15,000 |
| Zambian Bible College Zambian Bible College | Mufumbwe, ZA | Contribution where needed | $15,000 |
| Campbell University Campbell University | Buies Creek, NC | Contribution where needed | $12,500 |
| Columbia International University Columbia International Univeristy | Columbia, SC | Contribiution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Cornerstone University Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids, MI | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Covenant College Development Office Covenant College Development | Lookout Mountain, GA | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Letourneau University Letourneau University | Longview, TX | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Meredith College Meredith College | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Ouachita Baptist University Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia, AR | Contribution where needed | $12,500 |
| Raleigh Rescue Mission Raleigh Rescue Mission | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Reinhardt University Reinhardt University | Waleska, GA | Contribution where needed | $12,500 |
| The Salvation Army the Salvation Army | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Stanford University Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Wake Tech Foundation Wake Tech Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| World Gospel Mission World Gospel Mission | Marion, IN | Contribution where needed most | $12,500 |
| Nc Veterinary Medical Foundation Nc Veterinary Medical Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $12,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rale Boys & Girls Club of Raleigh | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where most needed | $10,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission Durham Rescue Mission | Durham, NC | Contribution where needed most | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Zoological Society North Carolina Zoological Society | Asheboro, NC | Contribution where needed most | $10,000 |
| Triangle Chapter of American Red Cr Triangle Chapter of American Red Cr | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Contribution where needed most | $9,500 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Billy Graham Evangelistic | Charlotte, NC | Contribution where most needed | $8,000 |
| Food Bank of Nc Food Bank of Nc | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $7,500 |
| Methodist Home for Children Methodist Home for Children | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed | $7,500 |
| Stepup Ministries Inc Stepup Ministries Inc | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $7,500 |
| Zambian Bible College Zambian Bible College | Mufumbwe, ZA | 2023 contribution | $7,500 |
| Acorn Scholarship Fund Acorn Scholarship Fund | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $7,500 |
| Zambian Bible College Evangelical Bible College | Springfield, MO | Evangelical bible college | $7,500 |
| Hope Reins Hope Reins | Raleigh, NC | Donation where needed most | $6,500 |
| Children's Hope Alliance Children's Hope Alliance | Barium Springs, NC | Contribution where most needed | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Home of Nc Boys & Girls Home of Nc | Lake Waccamaw, NC | Contribution where needed | $5,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship Child Evangelism Fellowship | Warrenton, MO | Contribution where needed | $5,000 |
| Dementia Alliance of Nc Dementia Alliance of Nc | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $5,000 |
| Haiti Outreach Ministries Haiti Outreach Ministries | Matthews, NC | Contribution where needed most | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Wake Co Habitat for Humanity of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d Breakthrough T 1D | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $5,000 |
| Transitions Lifecare of Wake Transitions Lifecare of Wake | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $5,000 |
| Smile Train Smile Train | Washington, DC | Contribution where needed most | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association - Alzheimer's Association | Washington, DC | Contribution where most needed | $3,000 |
| Beyond Imagination Beyond Imagination | Raleigh, NC | Contribution to general fund | $3,000 |
| Baptist Children's Home of Nc Baptist Children's Home of Nc | Thomasville, NC | Contribution where most needed | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities Catholic Charities | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed | $3,000 |
| New Life Camp New Life Camp | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $3,000 |
| Juan Knox Virtual Seminary Juan Knox Virtual Seminary | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Contribution where needed | $3,000 |
| Cli - Prision Alliance Cli - Prison Alliance | Raleigh, NC | Contribution where needed most | $3,000 |
| American Heart Associatio American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Contribution where most needed | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | Contribution where most needed | $2,500 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | Contribution where needed most | $2,500 |
| Mercy Ships Mercy Ships | Lindale, TX | Contribution where needed most | $2,500 |
| Presbyterian Homes Foundation Presbyterian Homes Foundation | Cary, NC | Contribution where needed most | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 62 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $665,425 | 62 |
| 2023 | $906,660 | 61 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522509349100402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0657168
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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