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Nicholas Endowment

Irvine, California  ·  EIN 466117991  ·  Private foundation

Nicholas Endowment is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.9M in annual giving against $43.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 226 grants for Nicholas Endowment. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$1.9M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$43.9M
Assets (FY2020)
226
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

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

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

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

How to apply for funding from Nicholas Endowment

Nicholas Endowment's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. 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 filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Nicholas Endowment fund?
Nicholas Endowment's grants focus on education. Example recipients include South Coast Repertory, Ocean Institute. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Nicholas Endowment give in grants?
Nicholas Endowment reported $1.9M in grants in an indexed 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. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Nicholas Endowment. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.