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Daniel Raymond Nickerson Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $515K. Total assets have grown from $319K in 2011 to $1.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and Maine. According to available records, Daniel Raymond Nickerson Foundation Inc. has made 23 grants totaling $139K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $15K in 2020 to $84K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $36K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Daniel Raymond Nickerson Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 23 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, MA, PA.
Daniel Raymond Nickerson Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $139K across 23 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $36K.
Daniel Raymond Nickerson Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Daniel Raymond Nickerson Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PORTLAND, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond S Nickerson | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nathan R Nickerson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy M Nickerson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Betsey N Keeney | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dennis Keeney | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sheri L Traverse | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Traverse | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$88K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$84K
Contributions
$1M
Net Investment Income
$116K
Distribution Amount
$63K
Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$139K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konbit SanteGENERAL SUPPORT | Falmouth, ME | $36K | 2023 |
| Pine Tree SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Auburn, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Hope Health ActionGENERAL SUPPORT | Bethleham, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Portland Public LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Special Touch MinistryGENERAL SUPPORT | Waupaca, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Paul CenterUNRESTRICTED | Chelmsford, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Portland LibraryUNRESTRICTED | Portland, ME | $4K | 2022 |
| Minute Man ArcUNRESTRICTED | Concord, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Bedford LibraryUNRESTRICTED | Bedford, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Grace ChapelUNRESTRICTED | Lexington, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Vna Hospice CareUNRESTRICTED | Woburn, MA | $2K | 2020 |