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Nickless Family Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in SAGINAW, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. It holds total assets of $10.5M. Annual income is reported at $3.7M. Total assets have grown from $2.2M in 2011 to $10.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan and New York. According to available records, Nickless Family Charitable Foundation has made 145 grants totaling $2.7M, with a median grant of $7K. The foundation has distributed between $616K and $712K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $446 to $100K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 76 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Oregon, California, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$25K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 29 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.
Nickless Family Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 145 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, OR, CA.
Nickless Family Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $2.7M across 145 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $446 to $100K.
The a.h. Nickless innovation award competition is open to high school students ages 13 to 18 in bay, midland, saginaw and tuscola counties in michigan. Other grants are awarded primarily to those charitable entities located in the bay region of michigan and the areas where the directors reside.
Nickless Family Charitable Foundation is headquartered in SAGINAW, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Graham | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tri-Star Trust Bank | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Abbie Graham-Durkin | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter Tankersley | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Janet N Royce | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Judith N Graham | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joan N Tankersley | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen Tankersley | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$10.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$10.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
145
Total Giving
$2.7M
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
76
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Star Charitable Foundation2022 TRI-STAR SHINES CAMPAIGN - MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS | Saginaw, MI | $20K | 2022 |
| Guardian GroupUNRESTRICTED PURPOSES | Bend, OR | $100K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of North Lake TahoeIN SUPPORT OF STAFF NEEDS, FOOD OVERAGES, AND TRANSPORTATION | Kings Beach, CA | $80K | 2023 |
| AlternativesPEACE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM EXPANSION | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Mclaren Bay Medical FoundationREMODEL OF EXISTING SPACE IN FACILITY FOR NICKLESS VOLUNTEER CLINIC | Bay City, MI | $65K | 2023 |
| Hope Community ServicesUNRESTRICTED PURPOSES | New Rochelle, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Underground Railroad IncUNRESTRICTED PURPOSES | Saginaw, MI | $40K | 2023 |
| Bay City Central High SchoolPROGRAM GRANTS FOR CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Bay City, MI | $32K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Great Lakes Bay RegionRENOVATION OF SPACE FOR THE CLUB | Bay City, MI | $30K | 2023 |
| Nouvel Catholic Central High SchoolINNOVATION AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Saginaw, MI | $26K | 2023 |
| Bay Area Community FoundationCREATION OF THE TIM MARCINIAK SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Bay City, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Can CouncilCASA SUPPORT | Saginaw, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Saginaw Arts And Sciences AcademyINNOVATION AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Saginaw, MI | $14K | 2023 |
| The Eddy HouseYOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN RENO | Reno, NV | $10K | 2023 |
| Rye Youth CouncilUNRESTRICTED PURPOSES | Rye, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Herbert Henry Dow High SchoolINNOVATION AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Midland, MI | $9K | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan Office Of Financial Aid-Scholarship UnitINNOVATION AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Ann Arbor, MI | $7K | 2023 |
| Rose-Hulman Institute Of TechnologyINNOVATION AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Terre Haute, IN | $5K | 2023 |
| Women Of Quail CreekSCHOLARSHIP MATCHING CAMPAIGN FUND | Green Valley, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Disability Services Resource CenterPROGRAM SERVICES FOR DISABLED CHILDREN | Bay City, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Saginaw Valley State UniversityINNOVATION AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Saginaw, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Bullock Creek High SchoolINNOVATION AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Midland, MI | $4K | 2023 |
| Michigan State UniversityINNOVATION AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS | East Lansing, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Midland High SchoolINNOVATION AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Midland, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Purdue UniversityINNOVATION AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS | West Lafayette, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Freeland High SchoolINNOVATION AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Freeland, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| John Glenn High SchoolINNOVATION AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Bay City, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Frankenmuth High SchoolINNOVATION AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Frankenmuth, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Northern Arizona UniversitySCHOLARSHIP REFUND | Flagstaff, AZ | N/A | 2023 |
| Munson Healthcare FoundationSUPPORT OF MANISTEE HOSPITAL | Traverse City, MI | $79K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of North Lake TIN SUPPORT OF STAFF NEEDS, FOOD OVERAGES, AND TRANSPORTATION | Kings Beach, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Great Lakes Bay Health Center AdminCOMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER CENTRAL HS | Saginaw, MI | $51K | 2022 |
| Dow Bay Area Family YmcaYMCA UPTOWN PARK PROJECT | Bay City, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Foster Families Navigation And ResoFURNISHINGS FOR THE LOWER-LEVEL REMODEL | Bay City, MI | $40K | 2022 |
| Kaleva Norman Dickson SchoolsBLESSINGS IN A BAG PROGRAM | Brethren, MI | $15K | 2022 |
| Infuse Great Lakes BayNEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM | Bay City, MI | $13K | 2022 |
| The Sharing ShelfFOR THE WEST CHESTER CLOTHING BANK | Port Chester, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan Office Of FiINNOVATION AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS | Ann Arbor, MI | $8K | 2022 |