BGBESPOKE GRANTSFind your funders free →
Grant funders / Wisconsin / Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc

Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc

Mequon, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 871448491  ·  Private foundation

Based in Mequon, Wisconsin, Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc has awarded $6.6M across 39 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.9M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$47.1M
Total assets
39
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc funds

Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education, health care, higher education, housing & homelessness, mental health.

EducationHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, older adults.

childrenhomeless populationolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation
ADVANCE THE WORK OF PEDIATRIC PATIENT CARE, RESEARCH AND TEACHING BY CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS.
Milwaukee, WI$500K2023
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation
ADVANCE THE WORK OF PEDIATRIC PATIENT CARE, RESEARCH AND TEACHING BY CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS.
Milwaukee, WI$500K2022
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation
ADVANCE THE WORK OF PEDIATRIC PATIENT CARE, RESEARCH AND TEACHING BY CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS.
Milwaukee, WI$500K2024
Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation
TO HELP SUPPORT THE NEW RESEARCH CENTER AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTS IN GENERAL. TO CREATE AWARENESS AROUND MENTAL HEALTH
Oconomowoc, WI$400K2024
Uwm Foundation
SUPPORTING UW MILWAUKEE STUDENTS, FACULTY, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, AND THE COMMUNITY.
Milwaukee, WI$400K2024
Uwm Foundation
SUPPORTING UW MILWAUKEE STUDENTS, FACULTY, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, AND THE COMMUNITY.
Milwaukee, WI$400K2022
Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation
TO HELP SUPPORT THE NEW RESEARCH CENTER AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTS IN GENERAL. TO CREATE AWARENESS AROUND MENTAL HEALTH
Oconomowoc, WI$400K2022
Uwm Foundation
SUPPORTING UW MILWAUKEE STUDENTS, FACULTY, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, AND THE COMMUNITY.
Milwaukee, WI$400K2023
Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation
TO HELP SUPPORT THE NEW RESEARCH CENTER AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTS IN GENERAL. TO CREATE AWARENESS AROUND MENTAL HEALTH
Oconomowoc, WI$400K2023
Macc Fund
SUPPORTS RESEARCH INTO THE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT AND CURE FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER.
Milwaukee, WI$300K2023
Macc Fund
SUPPORTS RESEARCH INTO THE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT AND CURE FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER.
Milwaukee, WI$300K2022
Macc Fund
SUPPORTS RESEARCH INTO THE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT AND CURE FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER.
Milwaukee, WI$300K2024
Medical College of Wisconsin
SUPPORTING A PRIVATE MEDICAL SCHOOL, PHARMACY, AND GRADUATE SCHOOL IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN.
Milwaukee, WI$200K2024
Medical College of Wisconsin
SUPPORTING A PRIVATE MEDICAL SCHOOL, PHARMACY, AND GRADUATE SCHOOL IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN.
Milwaukee, WI$200K2022
Medical College of Wisconsin
SUPPORTING A PRIVATE MEDICAL SCHOOL, PHARMACY, AND GRADUATE SCHOOL IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN.
Milwaukee, WI$200K2023

Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$2.5M
2023$2.1M
2024$1.9M

How to apply for funding from Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc

Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

Is Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc the right funder for your nonprofit?

This page shows what Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc has funded. Bespoke Grants tells you whether it fits your mission — and finds every other foundation that does. Free, no credit card.

Match my nonprofit to funders →

Frequently asked questions about Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc

Does Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc fund?
Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc give in grants?
Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.6M over 39 grants.
Where is Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc located?
Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc is based in Mequon, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 871448491.
How can I find foundations similar to Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc?
Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

Find more funders like Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc

Foundations similar to Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc

Other Wisconsin grantmakers with overlapping priorities:

About this profile. This page is built from Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.