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Nikolaus Family Foundation is a private trust based in SILVER SPRING, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $124K. Total assets have decreased from $3.5M in 2011 to $2.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, Nebraska and Illinois. According to available records, Nikolaus Family Foundation has made 23 grants totaling $308K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $151K and $158K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $95K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Virginia, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$55K
Based on 8 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.
Nikolaus Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 23 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NE, VA.
Nikolaus Family Foundation has distributed a total of $308K across 23 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $95K.
Nikolaus Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Nikolaus Family Foundation is headquartered in SILVER SPRING, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John M Nikolaus | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann Nikolaus | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lauren Zink | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul J Nikolaus Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$308K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of The Angels SchoolGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Columbia, PA | $95K | 2022 |
| Missionaries Of The Precious BloodFOREIGN MISSIONS | Rome | $13K | 2022 |
| The Institute Of Priestly FormationSPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT | Omaha, NE | $8K | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Roman CatholCEMETERY CARE | Columbia, PA | $6K | 2022 |
| Diocese Of HarrisburgSPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT | Harrisburg, PA | $6K | 2022 |
| Lancaster Catholic High SchoolLIBRARY AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | Lancaster, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Villanova UniversityCAMPUS MINISTRY | Villanova, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Dominican NunsMINISTRY | Linden, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| St Anne'S Retirement CommunityGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Columbia, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Transplant FoundationDONORS ARE HEROES PROGRAM | Philadelphia, PA | $2K | 2022 |
| Off The Streets IncHOMELESSNESS | Columbia, PA | $2K | 2022 |
| Fransalian Missionaries IncMISSIONARY WORK | Loganville, GA | $750 | 2022 |
| Mercy ShipsMEDICAL SERVICES | Garden Valley, TX | $450 | 2022 |
| The FellowshipSUPPORT HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS | Chicago, IL | $450 | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Holy Name SocietyMEN'S GROUP IN PARISH | Columbia, PA | $250 | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of The Angels ScGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Columbia, PA | $55K | 2020 |
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