Nicholas Endowment | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-6117991
Foundation Overview
Based in Irvine, CA, Nicholas Endowment has awarded 332 grants totaling $18,726,187 to organizations in California and Colorado. Individual grants range from $3,817 to $200,000, with a median award of $50,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$18,726,187
Total Assets
$44,230,530
Median Grant (all grants)
$50,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
31
Median Grant
$60,000
% Median Grant Growth
+15%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 3%
1 of 31 recipients (3%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
California
100% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Irvine (26%), Los Angeles (20%), Newport Beach (16%).
Funding Trajectory
+36%
Moderate 36% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Nicholas Endowment's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers Museum | $4,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Professional Development | 2024 |
| Bowers Museum | $115,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Art Access Program | 2024 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $4,000 | Orange, CA, US | Professional Development | 2024 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $115,000 | Orange, CA, US | Child Protection Team Expansion | 2024 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Professional Development | 2024 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $115,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Ocean Institute | $4,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Professional Development | 2024 |
| Ocean Institute | $150,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $4,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Professional Development | 2024 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $122,400 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2024 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $115,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Work Force Development | 2024 |
| Pacific Symphony | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Professional Development | 2024 |
| Pacific Symphony | $150,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Core Support | 2024 |
| South Coast Repertory | $4,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Professional Development | 2024 |
| South Coast Repertory | $175,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Core Support | 2024 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Professional Development | 2024 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $115,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano | 2024 |
| Uci - Alma Program | $60,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Alma Science Academy | 2024 |
| Uci - Applied Innovation | $60,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Technology Transfer | 2024 |
| Uci - Basic Needs Center | $60,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Meal Swipe Program | 2024 |
| Uci - Chemistry Dept | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Pipeline In Nuclear Energy | 2024 |
| Uci - Department Of Mathematics | $55,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Math Ceo | 2024 |
| Uci - Gavin Herbert Eye Institute | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Mobile Eye Clinic | 2024 |
| Uci - Oc Vetfam Collaborative | $70,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Oc Veterans & Military Family Coll. | 2024 |
| Uci - Professional Development | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Professional Development | 2024 |
| Ucla - Veterans Initiatives & Partnerships | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Veteran Education And Training | 2024 |
| Ucla - Letters And Science | $65,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Enterprise Academy | 2024 |
| Ucla - Mathematics Department | $55,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Applied Mathematics Mentorship Program | 2024 |
| Ucla - Professional Development | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Professional Development | 2024 |
| Ucla - Psychology Clinic | $55,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Mental Treatment For Minority Youth | 2024 |
| Ucla - School Of Law | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Veterans Legal Clinic | 2024 |
| Bowers Museum | $4,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Professional Development | 2023 |
| Bowers Museum | $110,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Art Access Program | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $4,000 | Orange, CA, US | Professional Development | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $110,000 | Orange, CA, US | Child Protection Team Expansion | 2023 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Professional Development | 2023 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $110,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Ocean Institute | $4,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Professional Development | 2023 |
| Ocean Institute | $150,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $4,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Professional Development | 2023 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $17,850 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2023 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $61,200 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2023 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $22,950 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2023 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $22,950 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2023 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $110,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Work Force Development | 2023 |
| Pacific Symphony | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Professional Development | 2023 |
| Pacific Symphony | $150,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Core Support | 2023 |
| South Coast Repertory | $4,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Professional Development | 2023 |
| South Coast Repertory | $175,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Core Support | 2023 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Professional Development | 2023 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $110,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano | 2023 |
| Uci - Alma Program | $70,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Alma Science Academy | 2023 |
| Uci - Applied Innovation | $55,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Technology Transfer | 2023 |
| Uci - Chemistry Dept | $52,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Pipeline In Nuclear Energy | 2023 |
| Uci - Department Of Mathematics | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Math Ceo | 2023 |
| Uci - Gavin Herbert Eye Institute | $65,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Mobile Eye Clinic | 2023 |
| Uci - Oc Vetfam Collaborative | $60,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Oc Veterans & Military Family Coll. | 2023 |
| Uci - Basic Needs Center | $60,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Meal Swipe Program | 2023 |
| Uci - Professional Development | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Professional Development | 2023 |
| Ucla - Grad School Of Education | $60,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Principal Leadership Institute | 2023 |
| Ucla - Mathematics Department | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Applied Mathematics Mentorship Program | 2023 |
| Ucla - Letters And Science | $65,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Enterprise Academy | 2023 |
| Ucla - Professional Development | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Professional Development | 2023 |
| Ucla - School Of Dentistry | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Oral Health Of W La Special Patient Pop. | 2023 |
| Ucla - School Of Law | $85,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Veterans Legal Clinic | 2023 |
| Ucla - Psychology Clinic | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Mental Treatment For Minority Youth | 2023 |
| Bowers Museum | $4,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Bowers Museum | $100,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Art Access Program | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $4,000 | Orange, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $100,000 | Orange, CA, US | Child Protection Program | 2022 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $100,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ocean Institute | $4,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Ocean Institute | $175,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $4,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $10,200 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $30,600 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grant | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $61,200 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $20,400 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $100,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Work Force Development | 2022 |
| Pacific Symphony | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Pacific Symphony | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Pacific Symphony | $150,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Core Support | 2022 |
| South Coast Repertory | $4,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| South Coast Repertory | $200,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Core Support | 2022 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $100,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Breakthrough Sjc | 2022 |
| Uci - Alma Program | $85,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Alma Science Academy | 2022 |
| Uci - Math Ceo | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Math Ceo | 2022 |
| Uci - Mobile Eye Clinic | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Mobile Eye Clinic | 2022 |
| Uci - Oc Vetfam Collaborative | $65,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Oc Veterans & Military Family Coll. | 2022 |
| Uci - Professional Development | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Uci - Enginfo & Computer Sciences | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Summer Transition Program | 2022 |
| Uci - Applied Innovation | $25,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Technology Transfer | 2022 |
| Ucla - Grad School Of Education | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Principal Leadership Institute | 2022 |
| Ucla - Homeless Healthcare Coll | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Hygiene And Medical Kits | 2022 |
| Ucla - School Of Dentistry | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Oral Health Program | 2022 |
| Ucla - Veteran Affairs | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Meals Partnership Program | 2022 |
| Ucla - Professional Development | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Ucla - Letters And Science | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Enterprise Academy | 2022 |
| Ucla - Institute For Carbon Mgmt | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Co2 Removal Technologies | 2022 |
| Ucla - School Of Law | $85,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Veterans Legal Clinic | 2022 |
| Bowers Museum | $4,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Bowers Museum | $100,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Art Access Program | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $4,000 | Orange, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $100,000 | Orange, CA, US | Child Protection Program | 2022 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $100,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ocean Institute | $4,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Ocean Institute | $175,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $4,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $10,200 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $30,600 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grant | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $61,200 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $20,400 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $100,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Work Force Development | 2022 |
| Pacific Symphony | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Pacific Symphony | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Pacific Symphony | $150,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Core Support | 2022 |
| South Coast Repertory | $4,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| South Coast Repertory | $200,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Core Support | 2022 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $100,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Breakthrough Sjc | 2022 |
| Uci - Alma Program | $85,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Alma Science Academy | 2022 |
| Uci - Math Ceo | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Math Ceo | 2022 |
| Uci - Mobile Eye Clinic | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Mobile Eye Clinic | 2022 |
| Uci - Oc Vetfam Collaborative | $65,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Oc Veterans & Military Family Coll. | 2022 |
| Uci - Professional Development | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Uci - Enginfo & Computer Sciences | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Summer Transition Program | 2022 |
| Uci - Applied Innovation | $25,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Technology Transfer | 2022 |
| Ucla - Grad School Of Education | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Principal Leadership Institute | 2022 |
| Ucla - Homeless Healthcare Coll | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Hygiene And Medical Kits | 2022 |
| Ucla - School Of Dentistry | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Oral Health Program | 2022 |
| Ucla - Veteran Affairs | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Meals Partnership Program | 2022 |
| Ucla - Professional Development | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Ucla - Letters And Science | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Enterprise Academy | 2022 |
| Ucla - Institute For Carbon Mgmt | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Co2 Removal Technologies | 2022 |
| Ucla - School Of Law | $85,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Veterans Legal Clinic | 2022 |
| Bowers Museum | $4,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Bowers Museum | $100,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Art Access Program | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $4,000 | Orange, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $100,000 | Orange, CA, US | Child Protection Program | 2022 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $100,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ocean Institute | $4,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Ocean Institute | $175,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $4,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $10,200 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $30,600 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grant | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $61,200 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $20,400 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2022 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $100,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Work Force Development | 2022 |
| Pacific Symphony | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Pacific Symphony | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Pacific Symphony | $150,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Core Support | 2022 |
| South Coast Repertory | $4,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| South Coast Repertory | $200,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Core Support | 2022 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $100,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Breakthrough Sjc | 2022 |
| Uci - Alma Program | $85,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Alma Science Academy | 2022 |
| Uci - Math Ceo | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Math Ceo | 2022 |
| Uci - Mobile Eye Clinic | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Mobile Eye Clinic | 2022 |
| Uci - Oc Vetfam Collaborative | $65,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Oc Veterans & Military Family Coll. | 2022 |
| Uci - Professional Development | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Uci - Enginfo & Computer Sciences | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Summer Transition Program | 2022 |
| Uci - Applied Innovation | $25,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Technology Transfer | 2022 |
| Ucla - Grad School Of Education | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Principal Leadership Institute | 2022 |
| Ucla - Homeless Healthcare Coll | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Hygiene And Medical Kits | 2022 |
| Ucla - School Of Dentistry | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Oral Health Program | 2022 |
| Ucla - Veteran Affairs | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Meals Partnership Program | 2022 |
| Ucla - Professional Development | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Professional Development | 2022 |
| Ucla - Letters And Science | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Enterprise Academy | 2022 |
| Ucla - Institute For Carbon Mgmt | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Co2 Removal Technologies | 2022 |
| Ucla - School Of Law | $85,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Veterans Legal Clinic | 2022 |
| Bowers Museum | $4,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Professional Development | 2021 |
| Bowers Museum | $100,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Art Access Program | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $4,000 | Orange, CA, US | Professional Development | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $100,000 | Orange, CA, US | Child Protection Program | 2021 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Professional Development | 2021 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $100,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Ocean Institute | $4,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Professional Development | 2021 |
| Ocean Institute | $175,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $4,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Professional Development | 2021 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $21,420 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2021 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $10,200 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grant | 2021 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $34,170 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2021 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $5,610 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended Grants | 2021 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $100,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Work Force Development | 2021 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $51,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Recommended | 2021 |
| Pacific Symphony | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Professional Development | 2021 |
| Pacific Symphony | $200,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Core Support | 2021 |
| South Coast Repertory | $4,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Professional Development | 2021 |
| South Coast Repertory | $200,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Core Support | 2021 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Professional Development | 2021 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $100,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Professional Development | 2021 |
| Uci - Professional Development | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Professional Development | 2021 |
| Uci - Student Start Up Fund | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Student Start Up Fund | 2021 |
| Uci - Alma Program | $85,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Alma Science Academy | 2021 |
| Uci - Oc Vetfam Collaborative | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Oc Veterans & Military Family Coll. | 2021 |
| Uci - Mobile Eye Clinic | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Mobile Eye Clinic | 2021 |
| Uci - Math Ceo | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Math Ceo | 2021 |
| Ucla - Professional Development | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Professional Development | 2021 |
| Ucla - Social Enterprise Academy | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Enterprise Academy | 2021 |
| Ucla - Generation Xchange | $55,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Generation Xchange | 2021 |
| Ucla - Veterans Legal Clinic | $85,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Veterans Legal Clinic | 2021 |
| Ucla - Theater Film & Television Summer Institute | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Theater, Film & Television Summer Institute | 2021 |
| Ucla - Improving Oral Health Of W La Special Population | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Improving Oral Health Of W La Special Population | 2021 |
| Ucla - Mental Health For Underserved Youth | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Mental Health For Underserved Youth | 2021 |
| Ucla - Cares | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cares | 2021 |
| Bowers Museum | $20,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Emergency Relief Grant | 2020 |
| Bowers Museum | $20,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Covid-19 Grant | 2020 |
| Bowers Museum | $110,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Art Access Program | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $4,000 | Orange, CA, US | Emergency Relief Grant | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $95,000 | Orange, CA, US | Child Protection Program | 2020 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $20,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Emergency Relief Grant | 2020 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $20,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Covid-19 Grant | 2020 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $110,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Ocean Institute | $20,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Covid-19 Grant | 2020 |
| Ocean Institute | $100,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $4,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Emergency Relief Grant | 2020 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $46,410 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Directed Grants | 2020 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $21,930 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Directed Grants & Occf Fees | 2020 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $100,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Workforce Development | 2020 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $29,580 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Directed Grants | 2020 |
| Pacific Symphony | $20,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Emergency Relief Grant | 2020 |
| Pacific Symphony | $20,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Covid-19 Grant | 2020 |
| Pacific Symphony | $150,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Core Operating Support | 2020 |
| South Coast Repertory | $20,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Covid-19 Grant | 2020 |
| South Coast Repertory | $150,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Core Operating Support | 2020 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Emergency Relief Grant | 2020 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $20,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Covid-19 Grant | 2020 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $100,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Breakthrough | 2020 |
| Uci - Covid-19 Grant | $20,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Covid-19 Grant | 2020 |
| Uci - Beall Applied Innovation | $55,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Beall Applied Innovation | 2020 |
| Uci - Alma Program | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Alma Program | 2020 |
| Uci - Oc Vetfam Collaborative | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Oc Vet/fam Collaborative | 2020 |
| Uci - Mobile Eye Clinic | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Mobile Eye Clinic | 2020 |
| Uci - Remote Onboarding For 1st Gen | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Remote Onboarding For 1st Gen | 2020 |
| Ucla - Covid-19 Grant | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Covid-19 Grant | 2020 |
| Ucla - Social Enterprise Academy | $95,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Enterprise Academy | 2020 |
| Ucla - Generation Xchange | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Generation Xchange | 2020 |
| Ucla - Veterans Legal Clinic | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Veterans Legal Clinic | 2020 |
| Ucla - Summer Institute & Equip | $60,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Summer Institute & Equip. | 2020 |
| Bowers Museum | $110,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Art Access Program | 2018 |
| Bowers Museum | $4,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2018 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $100,000 | Orange, CA, US | Project Dulce | 2018 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $4,000 | Orange, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2018 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $75,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Adopt-a-class Program | 2018 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2018 |
| Ocean Institute | $125,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Ocean Institute | $4,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2018 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $100,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Core Operating | 2018 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $80,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Directed | 2018 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $4,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2018 |
| Pacific Symphony | $150,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Core Support | 2018 |
| Pacific Symphony | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2018 |
| South Coast Repertory | $150,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Core Support | 2018 |
| South Coast Repertory | $4,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2018 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $60,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano | 2018 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2018 |
| Uci - Applied Innovation | $60,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Student Startup Fund | 2018 |
| Uci - School Of Medicine | $70,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Achieve Learn Mentored Aspire | 2018 |
| Uci - School Of Law | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Veterans Legal Support | 2018 |
| Uci - Veterans Support Center | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Reintegration Support Program | 2018 |
| Uci - Gavin Herbert Eye Institute | $100,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Mobile Eye Clinic | 2018 |
| Uci Foundation | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2018 |
| Ucla - College Of Letters And Science | $90,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Enterprise Academy | 2018 |
| Ucla- School Of Dentistry | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children's Dentistry Center | 2018 |
| Ucla - Graduate School Of Education | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Principal Leadership Institute | 2018 |
| Ucla - School Of Law | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Veterans Legal Clinic | 2018 |
| Ucla Foundation | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2018 |
| Protect Our Winters | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Climate Change Education | 2018 |
| Achievement Institute Of Scientific Studies | $20,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Science Education | 2018 |
| Bowers Museum | $110,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Art Access Program | 2017 |
| Bowers Museum | $4,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2017 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $100,000 | Orange, CA, US | Mental Health Program | 2017 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $4,000 | Orange, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2017 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $75,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Adopt A Class Program / Graphic Artist | 2017 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2017 |
| Ocean Institute | $135,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Ocean Education Initiative | 2017 |
| Ocean Institute | $4,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2017 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $95,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Core Operating Costs | 2017 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $20,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Protect Our Winters - Climate Change Education | 2017 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $60,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Directed | 2017 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $20,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Trustee Directed | 2017 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $4,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2017 |
| Pacific Symphony | $150,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Core Operating Costs | 2017 |
| Pacific Symphony | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2017 |
| South Coast Repertory | $150,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Core Operating Costs | 2017 |
| South Coast Repertory | $4,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2017 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $60,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano Program | 2017 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2017 |
| Uc Regents | $80,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | School Of Medicine - Los Angeles Generation Xchange | 2017 |
| Uc Regents | $80,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | College Of Letters And Science - Social Enterprise Academy | 2017 |
| Uc Regents | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | School Of Nursing - Skills And Simulation Lab | 2017 |
| Uc Regents | $52,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | School Of Dentistry - Children's Dentistry Center | 2017 |
| Uc Regents | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | School Of Theater, Film And Television - Arts Bridge | 2017 |
| Uc Regents | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2017 |
| Uci Foundation | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Applied Innovation - Student Startup Fund | 2017 |
| Uci Foundation | $70,000 | Irvine, CA, US | School Of Medicine - Achieve Learn Mentor Aspire Science Academy | 2017 |
| Uci Foundation | $100,000 | Irvine, CA, US | School Of Medicine - Family Residency Program | 2017 |
| Uci Foundation | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2017 |
| Pacific Symphony | $150,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Core Operating Costs | 2016 |
| Uc Regents | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | School Of Medicine - Ob/gyn Clinic Assistance Fund | 2016 |
| Uc Regents | $70,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | College Of Letters And Science - Social Enterprise Academy | 2016 |
| Uc Regents | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | School Of Nursing - Skills And Simulation Lab | 2016 |
| Uc Regents | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | School Of Dentistry - Venice Dental Clinic | 2016 |
| Uci Foundation | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Claire Trevor School Of The Arts - Community Engagement Program | 2016 |
| Bowers Museum | $110,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Art Access Program | 2016 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $100,000 | Orange, CA, US | Mental Health Program | 2016 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $50,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano Program | 2016 |
| Ocean Institute | $40,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Ocean Education Initiative | 2016 |
| South Coast Repertory | $150,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Core Operating Costs | 2016 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $50,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Adopt A Class Program | 2016 |
| Uci Foundation | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | School Of Medicine - Mobile Eye Clinic | 2016 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $85,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Core Operating Costs | 2016 |
| Uci Foundation | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Law School - Veterans Legal Clinic | 2016 |
| Uci Foundation | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | School Of Engineering - Fab Camp | 2016 |
| Uci Foundation | $75,000 | Irvine, CA, US | School Of Education And School Of Biological Sciences - Where Does The Water Go Program | 2016 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $55,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | $10,000 For Illumination Foundation - Stanton's Children's Resouce Center; $10,000 For Historical Diving Society - Educational Programs; $5,000 For Protect Our Winters - Climate Education Programs; $10,000 For Working Wardrobes- Vet-net Safety Net For Veterans; $10,000 For Pepperdine Universtity -chris Sangster Memorial Scholarship; $10,000 For Social Venture Partners - Fast Pitch Program | 2016 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $15,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | $5,000 For Peninsula Education Foundation; $10,000 For Partnership For Los Angeles Schools | 2016 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $10,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | $10,000 For Charitable Ventures Of Orange County - Core Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| Bowers Museum | $4,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2016 |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County | $4,000 | Orange, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2016 |
| Ocean Institute | $4,000 | Dana Point, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2016 |
| South Coast Repertory | $4,000 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2016 |
| St Margaret's Of Scotland Episcopal School | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2016 |
| Uci Foundation | $4,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2016 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | $4,000 | San Juan Capistrano, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2016 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $4,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2016 |
| Uc Regents | $3,817 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2016 |
| Pacific Symphony | $4,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Key Staff Professional Training/development | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-6117991 |
| Website | http://www.nicholas-endowment.org |
| Address | 5319 UNIVERSITY DRIVE SUITE 314 Irvine, CA 92612-2965 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Nicholas Endowment's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee And Executive Dire | Daniel T Stetson |
|---|---|
| Trustee And Chair | Claudia Sangster |
| Trustee | Paula Tomei |
| Trustee | Robert Feller |
Forms 990-PF
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