Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Nicholson Foundation
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $190,000
- Typical grant
- $190,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $190,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 4 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 1 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “To provide a capital grant for building out a new enamel workspace...”
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $984,348
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $984K | $190K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | — | 0 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Barbara Nicholson McfadyenSecretary/chairman/trustee
- Jan NicholsonPresident/treasurer/truste
- Michael P VitoTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To provide a capital grant for building out a new enamel workspace within the new building.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Museum | Memphis, Shelby County | To provide a capital grant for building out a new enamel workspace within... | $190K |
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