The Nicholson Family Foundation
EIN 770444787Total Given 2022–2024
$995K
143 grants · $332K avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
37%
supporter · 35/94 multi-year
repeat
$8.5M
Assets (2024)
94
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
BRUCE NICHOLSON
Phone
(831) 662-2550
Deadlines
N/A
How to Apply
CONTACT BRUCE NICHOLSON FOR DETAIL INFORMATION (831)662-2550
Restrictions
N/A
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $347K | $8.0M | $723K | 47 |
| 2023 | $326K | $7.7M | $500K | 48 |
| 2024 | $323K | $8.5M | $571K | 48 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 143 grants on record
Minimum
$670
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$5K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$50K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
KN
Kelsey Nicholson
3+ yrs
President
Leadership
MM
Martha McAliister
3+ yrs
Secretary/Vice President
Leadership
KB
Kallie Blanchard
3+ yrs
Director
CB
Chris Blanchard
3+ yrs
Director
LN
Linda Nicholson
3+ yrs
Director
KH
Kristin Hull
3+ yrs
Director
BN
Brenda Nicholson
3+ yrs
Director
JN
John Nicholson
3+ yrs
Director
KH
Kathleen Hull
3+ yrs
Director
BN
Bruce Nicholson
2 yrs
President
Leadership
MM
Martha McAliister
3+ yrs
Secretary/Vice President
Leadership
KB
Kallie Blanchard
3+ yrs
Director
KH
Kathleen Hull
3+ yrs
Director
JN
John Nicholson
3+ yrs
Director
KN
Kelsey Nicholson
3+ yrs
Director
BN
Brenda Nicholson
3+ yrs
Director
KH
Kristin Hull
3+ yrs
Director
LN
Linda Nicholson
3+ yrs
Director
CB
Chris Blanchard
3+ yrs
Director
MM
Martha McAliister
3+ yrs
Secretary/Vice President
Leadership
BN
Bruce Nicholson
2 yrs
President
Leadership
KB
Kallie Blanchard
3+ yrs
Director
CB
Chris Blanchard
3+ yrs
Director
LN
Linda Nicholson
3+ yrs
Director
KH
Kristin Hull
3+ yrs
Director
BN
Brenda Nicholson
3+ yrs
Director
KN
Kelsey Nicholson
3+ yrs
Director
JN
John Nicholson
3+ yrs
Director
KH
Kathleen Hull
3+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (143 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mark Children'S House | San Leandro, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. PEDIATRIC HOSPICE. | 2023 |
| George Mark Children'S House | San Leandro, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. PEDIATRIC HOSPICE. | 2022 |
| George Mark Children'S House | San Leandro, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. PEDIATRIC HOSPICE. | 2024 |
| Berkeley Arts Center | Berkeley, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. ARTS PROGRAMS. | 2023 |
| Beyond Emancipation | Oakland, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. SUPPORTIVE PROGRAM FOR TRANSITIONING FROM FOSTER CARE YOUTH. | 2023 |
| Coastal Kids Home Care | Salinas, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. HOME HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN. | 2023 |
| Digital Nest | Watsonville, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. ARTS & EDUCATION PROGRAMS. | 2023 |
| Leap Arts in Education | San Francisco, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. ARTS PROGRAMS. | 2023 |
| Music in Schools Today | San Francisco, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. ARTS PROGRAMS. | 2023 |
| My New Red Shoes | Redwood City, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. CONFIDENCE SUPPORT FOR YOUNG LEARNERS. | 2023 |
| Oakland Leaf | Ste Oakland, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. ARTS & EDUCATION ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. | 2023 |
| Oasis for Girls | San Francisco, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG WOMEN. | 2023 |
| Pajaro Valley Arts | Watsonville, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. ARTS PROGRAMS. | 2023 |
| Shine Together | Milpitas, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. EDUCATION SERVICES PROGRAM FOR YOUNG MOTHERS. | 2023 |
| Teen Kitchen Project | Soquel, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. YOUTH VOLUNTEER CHEFS FOR MEAL PROGRAMS. | 2023 |
| Berkeley Arts Center | Berkeley, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. ARTS PROGRAMS. | 2022 |
| Coastal Kids Home Care | Salinas, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. HOME HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN. | 2022 |
| Down Syndrome Connection | Danville, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. SKILL BUILDING SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS. | 2022 |
| First Graduate | San Francisco, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. EDUCATION SUPPORT. | 2022 |
| Food What | Santa Cruz, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. FOOD JUSTICE LEADERSHIP FOR YOUTH. | 2022 |
| Girl Ventures | Oakland, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG WOMEN. | 2022 |
| Hospice of Santa Cruz County | Scotts Valley, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. YOUTH GRIEF SUPPORT. | 2022 |
| Leap Arts in Education | San Francisco, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. ARTS PROGRAMS. | 2022 |
| Music in Schools Today | San Francisco, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. ARTS PROGRAMS. | 2022 |
| My New Red Shoes | Redwood City, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. CONFIDENCE SUPPORT FOR YOUNG LEARNERS. | 2022 |