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Nicholas Endowment

Irvine, California  ·  EIN 466117991  ·  Private foundation

Nicholas Endowment is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.9M in annual giving against $43.9M in assets. This page documents the 226 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Nicholas Endowment — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$43.9M
Total assets
226
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Nicholas Endowment funds

Nicholas Endowment's giving carries a documented focus on education, health care, youth development.

EducationHealth CareYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, veterans, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesveteransyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Nicholas Endowment, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
South Coast Repertory
CORE SUPPORT
Costa Mesa, CA$200K2022
Ocean Institute
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Dana Point, CA$175K2022
South Coast Repertory
CORE SUPPORT
Costa Mesa, CA$175K2024
South Coast Repertory
CORE SUPPORT
Costa Mesa, CA$175K2023
Orange County Community Foundation
TRUSTEE DIRECTED
Newport Beach, CA$166K2019
South Coast Repertory
CORE OPERATING COSTS
Costa Mesa, CA$150K2017
South Coast Repertory
CORE SUPPORT
Costa Mesa, CA$150K2019
Pacific Symphony
CORE SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$150K2019
Pacific Symphony
CORE OPERATING COSTS
Irvine, CA$150K2017
Pacific Symphony
CORE SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$150K2024
Ocean Institute
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Dana Point, CA$150K2024
Pacific Symphony
CORE SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$150K2022
Pacific Symphony
CORE OPERATING SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$150K2020
South Coast Repertory
CORE OPERATING SUPPORT
Costa Mesa, CA$150K2020
Ocean Institute
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Dana Point, CA$150K2023

Nicholas Endowment giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.6M
2018$1.8M
2019$1.9M
2020$1.9M
2022$2.1M
2023$1.9M
2024$2.0M

How to apply for funding from Nicholas Endowment

Nicholas Endowment'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. You can review the foundation directly at nicholas-endowment.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Nicholas Endowment

Does Nicholas Endowment accept grant applications?
Nicholas Endowment'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 Nicholas Endowment fund?
Nicholas Endowment's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include South Coast Repertory, Ocean Institute, South Coast Repertory. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Nicholas Endowment give in grants?
Nicholas Endowment reported $1.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.1M over 226 grants.
Where is Nicholas Endowment located?
Nicholas Endowment is based in Irvine, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 466117991.
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About this profile. This page is built from Nicholas Endowment'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 Nicholas Endowment. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.