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NICHOLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

ST PAUL, MN 411572346

The Nicholson Family Foundation in St. Paul, MN, supports diverse areas like arts, education, and health across multiple U.S. states, with assets of $14.9 million and key personnel including President Richard H. Nicholson.

Overview

About NICHOLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

The Nicholson Family Foundation, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling approximately $14.9 million. The foundation's annual expenses are around $953,040, with a revenue of $827,211. It supports a wide range of subject areas including arts and culture, historical activities, education, environment, health, religion, and human services. The foundation funds projects across various states in the U.S., including California, Colorado, Connecticut, and New York, among others. Key personnel include Richard H. Nicholson as President, who receives a compensation of $20,000 for 2 hours of work, while other officers such as the Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer do not receive compensation. The foundation's funded cities are available upon request.

Focus Areas

Arts and cultureHistorical activitiesHistoric preservationEducationHigher educationEnvironmentNatural resourcesHealthDiseases and conditionsReligionChristianityHuman services- Less

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $14.9M
Total Awarded This Year $844K
Average Grant Size $5K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 41,209
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact Information
ST PAUL, MN US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$14,911,368

in 2024, compared to $15,019,356 in 2023

Annual Grants
$843,942

161 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$118,067TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION INC (82)GENERAL OPERATIONSAVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, MN US2022
$99,899MINNESOTA MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ARTGENERAL OPERATIONSAVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, MN US2022
$64,606SAINT PAUL AND MINNESOTA FOUNDATIONGENERAL OPERATIONSAVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, MN US2023
$64,109RAMSEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCCAPITAL CAMPAIGNAVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, MN US2024
$62,000SAINT PAUL AND MINNESOTA FOUNDATIONGENERAL OPERATIONSAVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, MN US2022
$60,373WILDER FOUNDATION AMHERST HENDOWMENTAVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, MN US2024
$59,781RAMSEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCCAPITAL CAMPAIGNAVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, MN US2023
$40,600FRIENDS OF THE ST PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARYGENERAL OPERATIONSAVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, MN US2022
$39,240RAMSEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCCAPITAL CAMPAIGNAVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, MN US2022
$36,906FRIENDS OF THE ST PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARYGENERAL OPERATIONSAVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, MN US2023
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People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
RHN
RICHARD H NICHOLSON
PRESIDENT$200002023
RHN
RICHARD H NICHOLSON
PRESIDENT$200002024
RHN
RICHARD H NICHOLSON
PRESIDENT$165002022
DON
DAVID O NICHOLSON
VICE PRESIDENT$02022
FJN
FORD J NICHOLSON
SECRETARY$02022
TSN
TODD S NICHOLSON
TREASURER$02022
PNT
PONDIE N TAYLOR
MANAGER/ADVISOR$02022
DON
DAVID O NICHOLSON
VICE PRESIDENT$02023
FJN
FORD J NICHOLSON
SECRETARY$02023
TSN
TODD S NICHOLSON
TREASURER$02023
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Last updated on August 25, 2025