William J Nicholson Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Hudson, Michigan · EIN 27-0350937 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$115K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,441 and $19,066.
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
10% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Read Now | Troy, OH | Book kits for each school distriect in oakland county | $30,000 |
| Michigan Parkinson Foundation | Bingham Farms, MI | Respite care program | $20,000 |
| Six Feet Over | Detroit, MI | Lemon aid program | $19,066 |
| Fishtown Preservation Society | Leland, MI | Rubber dock bumpers, brochures, rack card | $10,000 |
| Michigan Science Center | Detroit, MI | Summer scholarship for mi-sci summer sparklcamp | $10,000 |
| The Flint Children's Museum | Flint, MI | Racetracks for STEM education | $10,000 |
| Michael's Place | Traverse City, MI | Program and facility needs | $6,244 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | Indoor facility golf equipment | $5,441 |
| Ele's Place | Ann Arbor, MI | Technology upgrades, professional development & subscriptions | $3,663 |
| Peanut Gallery Players | Rochester Hills, MI | Materials, tools, equipment to replace damaged stock set platforms | $805 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,219 | 10 |
| 2023 | $91,006 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513089349100721
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0350937
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.