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Grace Nixon Foundation is a private corporation based in WALNUT CREEK, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is J Dennis Mcquaid. It holds total assets of $8.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $361K in 2011 to $8.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Grace Nixon Foundation has made 147 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $410K and $932K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $932K distributed across 78 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $55K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 58 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, North Carolina, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$9K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$39K
Based on 39 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Grace Nixon Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 147 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, NC.
Grace Nixon Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 147 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $55K.
Grace Nixon Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Grace Nixon Foundation is headquartered in WALNUT CREEK, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert K Taylor | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anthony Kim | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| J Dennis Mcquaid | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael H White | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jill Arakawa | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gregory G Oda | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jan Ohye | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$574K
Total Assets
$8.6M
Fair Market Value
$9.6M
Net Worth
$8.6M
Grants Paid
$415K
Contributions
$129K
Net Investment Income
$328K
Distribution Amount
$447K
Total: $8.1M
Total Grants
147
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
58
Most Common Grant
$8K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milo FoundationGeneral Support | Albany, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Zoe International MinistriesGeneral support | Santa Clarita, CA | $55K | 2023 |
| Crossway ChurchGeneral support | Pacoima, CA | $46K | 2023 |
| North Bay Children'S CenterGeneral Support | Novato, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| JemsGeneral support | Los Angeles, CA | $34K | 2023 |
| Young Life DuartemonroviaGeneral Support | Duarte, CA | $21K | 2023 |
| Nikkei Senior GardensGeneral support | Arleta, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Trinity Classical AcademyGeneral Support | Valencia, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Little Toyko Service CenterGeneral Support | Los Angeles, CA | $14K | 2023 |
| The Story ProjectGeneral Support | Venice, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Of LaGeneral Support | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Boston Dream CenterGeneral Support | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Go For Broke National Education CenGeneral Support | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Gotham Early Music SceneGeneral Support | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Japanese American National MuseumGeneral Support | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| JuiceGeneral Support | Los Angeles, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| St Judes Children'S Research HospitGeneral Support | Memphis, TN | $8K | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs For The BlindGeneral Support | San Rafael, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Gary Sinise FoundationGeneral Support | Woodland Hills, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Southwest Wildlife Foundation Of UtGeneral Support | Cedar City, UT | $8K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectGeneral Support | Jacksonville, FL | $8K | 2023 |
| Hope For PawsGeneral Support | Studio City, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Pets For VetsGeneral Support | Wilmington, NC | $6K | 2023 |
| Cate SchoolGeneral Support | Carpinteria, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Mayo Clinic Nursing Scholarship FunGeneral Support | Springfield, MN | $6K | 2023 |
| Fred Korematsu InstituteGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Svc Pregnancy CenterGeneral Support | Santa Clarita, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Krysalis Christian MinistriesGeneral Support | Santa Clarita, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Occidental CollegeGeneral Support | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Guardians Support Center IncGeneral Support | Santa Clarita, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Institute For Humane EducationGeneral Support | Surrey, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| La PhilharmonicGeneral Support | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| La Roca MinistriesGeneral Support | National City, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Lighthouse - A Place Of RefugeGeneral Support | Sherman Oaks, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Christian Assembly ChurchGeneral Support | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Gentle Barn FoundationGeneral Support | Wanta Clarita, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Riverside Museum AssociatesGeneral Support | Riverside, CA | $35K | 2022 |
| Loyola Marymount UniversityGeneral Support | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Rice University PreparatoryGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2022 |
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