The Nicholson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 77-0444787

Foundation Overview

Based in Petaluma, CA, The Nicholson Family Foundation has awarded 336 grants totaling $2,283,040 to organizations in California, Idaho and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $670 to $50,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$2,283,040
Total Assets
$9,016,013
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
49
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies

New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 47%

23 of 49 recipients (47%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
California

94% 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 San Francisco (27%), Oakland (15%), Santa Cruz (12%).

Funding Trajectory
-10%

Declining funding trend with 10% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (56%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Nicholson Family Foundation'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
Ala Costa Centers $5,000 Berkeley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Programs. 2025
Animal Assisted Happiness Inc $5,000 Sunnyvale, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Programs. 2025
Artogether $10,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts & Education Programs. 2025
Aspire Education $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Education Programs. 2025
Be A Mentor Inc $10,000 Hayward, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Education Programs. 2025
Berkeley Art Center $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts & Educational Support. 2025
Cabrillo Festival Of Contemporary Music $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2025
Camping Unlimited $10,000 Boulder Creek, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Social Enrichment For Disabled Youth. 2025
Children Rising $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Environmental Education Programs. 2025
City Surf Project $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Programs. 2025
Coastal Watershed Council $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Programs. 2025
Elevate Tutoring $5,000 Mountain View, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Programs. 2025
Farm Discovery At Live Earth $5,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Outdoor Programs. 2025
First Graduate $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Education. 2025
Foodwhat Inc $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Leadership And Food Justice Program. 2025
George Mark Children's House $25,000 San Leandro, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Hospice. 2025
Girlventures $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Leadership Outdoor Programs. 2025
Golden Gate Performing Arts $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2025
Hack The Hood $10,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts & Education Programs. 2025
High Fives Foundation $2,000 Truckee, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. 2025
Hospice Of Santa Cruz $10,000 Scotts Valley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. 2025
Independent Arts & Media $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Fiscal Sponsor For Cushion Works. Discretionary Funds. Arts Programming. 2025
Judicial District Vii Casa Program $5,000 Idaho Falls, ID, US General Operating Expenses. Discretionary Funds. Community Programs. 2025
Kala Art Institute $5,000 Berkeley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts & Educational Support. 2025
Loved Twice $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social Services. 2025
Mission Bit $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Educational Support. 2025
New Life Center $5,000 Goodyear, AZ, US General Operating Expenses. Discretionary Funds. Community Programs. 2025
Pajaro Valley Loaves And Fishes $2,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2025
Performing Arts Workshop $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Performing Arts Programs. 2025
Piedmont Community Church $2,000 Piedmont, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2025
Prescott Circus Theatre $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Theater & Enrichment Programs. 2025
Project Commotion $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Movement & Enrichment Programs. 2025
San Francisco Mime Troupe $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts & Education Programs. 2025
San Francisco Youth Theatre $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Performing Arts Programs. 2025
Santa Cruz Museum Of Art & History $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts & Education Programs. 2025
Second Harvest Food Bank $2,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2025
Skills Of Life Cafe $5,000 Capitola, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. 2025
Survivors Healing Center $10,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Social Services. 2025
Sustainability And Community Health Initiative $5,000 Sunnyvale, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. Kids In Nutrition. 2025
Teen Kitchen Project $5,000 Soquel, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. 2025
The Reach Foundation $5,000 Palo Alto, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. 2025
Tides Center First Exposures $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US First Exposures Multi-year Grant. Youth Social & Arts Leadership Programs. 2025
Ultimate Impact $10,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Youth Leadership. 2025
Valley Churches United $2,000 Ben Lomond, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2025
Vista Center For The Blind $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Social Services. 2025
Volunteer Center Of Santa Cruz County $2,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2025
Young Audiences Of Northern California $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts & Educational Support. 2025
Young Steamers $5,000 Fremont, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Educational Support. 2025
Zaccho Dance Theatre $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Performing Arts Programs. 2025
Artogether $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts & Education Programs. 2023
Arts Council Santa Cruz $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts & Education Programs. 2023
Aspire Education $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Programs. 2023
Berkeley Arts Center $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2023
Beyond Emancipation $10,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Supportive Program For Transitioning From Foster Care Youth. 2023
Branciforte Middle School $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Afternoon Programs. 2023
Camping Unlimited $10,000 Boulder Creek, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Social Enrichment For Disabled Youth. 2023
Cantare Con Vivo $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Performing Arts. 2023
Coastal Watershed Council $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Environmental Education Programs. 2023
Cutting Ball Theater $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Performing Arts Programs. 2023
Destiny Arts Center $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2023
Dientes Community Dental $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Support Services. 2023
Digital Nest $10,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts & Education Programs. 2023
Diversity Center Of Santa Cruz $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Programs. 2023
Down Syndrome Connection $5,000 Danville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. 2023
Endwell Foundation $5,000 Healdsburg, CA, US General Operating Expenses. End Of Life. 2023
First Graduate $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Education Support. 2023
Fit Kids Foundation $5,000 Menlo Park, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Education Support. 2023
Food What $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Leadership And Food Justice Program. 2023
George Mark Children's House $50,000 San Leandro, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Hospice. 2023
Golden Gate Performing Arts $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2023
Hack The Hood $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. 2023
High Fives Foundation $2,000 Truckee, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. 2023
Hospice Of Santa Cruz $10,000 Scotts Valley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. 2023
Judicial District Vii Casa Program $5,000 Idaho Falls, ID, US General Operating Expenses. Discretionary Funds. Community Programs. 2023
Leap Arts In Education $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2023
Music In Schools Today $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2023
National Center For Pediatric Pallative Care Homes $5,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Hospice. 2023
New Life Center $5,000 Goodyear, AZ, US General Operating Expenses. Discretionary Funds. Community Programs. 2023
O'neill Sea Odyssey $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Environmental Education Programs. 2023
Oakland Leaf $10,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts & Education Enrichment Programs. 2023
Old Skool Cafe $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Social & Leadership Programs. 2023
Pajaro Valley Arts $10,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2023
Pajaro Valley Loaves And Fishes $2,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2023
Piedmont Community Church $2,000 Piedmont, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2023
Project Commotion $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Movement & Enrichment Programs. 2023
San Francisco Youth Theatre $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Performing Arts Programs. 2023
Second Harvest Food Bank $2,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2023
Shine Together $10,000 Milpitas, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Education Services Program For Young Mothers. 2023
Shipyard Trust For The Arts $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts Programs. 2023
Survivors Healing Center $10,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Social Services. 2023
Ultimate Impact $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Programs. 2023
Valley Churches United $2,000 Ben Lomond, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2023
Vista Center For The Blind $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Social Services. 2023
Voice Of Witness $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. 2023
Volunteer Center Of Santa Cruz County Watsonville Volunteer Center $2,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2023
Zaccho Dance Theatre $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Performing Arts Programs. 2023
Exponent Philanthropy $670 Washington, DC, US General Operating Expenses. Support Practice Philanthropy 2023
Artogether $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts & Education Programs. 2023
Arts Council Santa Cruz $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts & Education Programs. 2023
Aspire Education $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Programs. 2023
Berkeley Arts Center $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2023
Beyond Emancipation $10,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Supportive Program For Transitioning From Foster Care Youth. 2023
Branciforte Middle School $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Afternoon Programs. 2023
Camping Unlimited $10,000 Boulder Creek, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Social Enrichment For Disabled Youth. 2023
Cantare Con Vivo $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Performing Arts. 2023
Coastal Watershed Council $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Environmental Education Programs. 2023
Cutting Ball Theater $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Performing Arts Programs. 2023
Destiny Arts Center $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2023
Dientes Community Dental $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Support Services. 2023
Digital Nest $10,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts & Education Programs. 2023
Diversity Center Of Santa Cruz $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Programs. 2023
Down Syndrome Connection $5,000 Danville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. 2023
Endwell Foundation $5,000 Healdsburg, CA, US General Operating Expenses. End Of Life. 2023
First Graduate $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Education Support. 2023
Fit Kids Foundation $5,000 Menlo Park, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Education Support. 2023
Food What $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Leadership And Food Justice Program. 2023
George Mark Children's House $50,000 San Leandro, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Hospice. 2023
Golden Gate Performing Arts $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2023
Hack The Hood $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. 2023
High Fives Foundation $2,000 Truckee, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. 2023
Hospice Of Santa Cruz $10,000 Scotts Valley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. 2023
Judicial District Vii Casa Program $5,000 Idaho Falls, ID, US General Operating Expenses. Discretionary Funds. Community Programs. 2023
Leap Arts In Education $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2023
Music In Schools Today $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2023
National Center For Pediatric Pallative Care Homes $5,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Hospice. 2023
New Life Center $5,000 Goodyear, AZ, US General Operating Expenses. Discretionary Funds. Community Programs. 2023
O'neill Sea Odyssey $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Environmental Education Programs. 2023
Oakland Leaf $10,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts & Education Enrichment Programs. 2023
Old Skool Cafe $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Social & Leadership Programs. 2023
Pajaro Valley Arts $10,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2023
Pajaro Valley Loaves And Fishes $2,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2023
Piedmont Community Church $2,000 Piedmont, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2023
Project Commotion $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Movement & Enrichment Programs. 2023
San Francisco Youth Theatre $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Performing Arts Programs. 2023
Second Harvest Food Bank $2,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2023
Shine Together $10,000 Milpitas, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Education Services Program For Young Mothers. 2023
Shipyard Trust For The Arts $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts Programs. 2023
Survivors Healing Center $10,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Social Services. 2023
Ultimate Impact $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Programs. 2023
Valley Churches United $2,000 Ben Lomond, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2023
Vista Center For The Blind $10,000 Palo Alto, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Social Services. 2023
Voice Of Witness $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Programs. 2023
Volunteer Center Of Santa Cruz County Watsonville Volunteer Center $2,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2023
Zaccho Dance Theatre $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Performing Arts Programs. 2023
Exponent Philanthropy $670 Washington, DC, US General Operating Expenses. Support Practice Philanthropy 2023
Baycat $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts & Education Programs. 2022
Be A Mentor Inc $5,000 Hayward, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Programs. 2022
Berkeley Arts Center $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2022
Beyond Emancipation $10,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Supportive Program For Transitioning From Foster Care Youth. 2022
Boys & Girls Club Coastside $5,000 Half Moon Bay, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Afternoon Programs. 2022
Building For Generations $6,550 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Educational Enrichment For Disabled Youth. 2022
Coastal Kids Home Care $10,000 Salinas, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Home Health Care Assistance For Children. 2022
Community Music Center $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2022
Community Resources For Science $5,000 Berkeley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Educational Enrichment Program. 2022
Cycles Of Change $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. After-school Bike Club. 2022
Destiny Arts Center $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2022
Digital Nest $10,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts & Education Programs. 2022
Diversity Center Of Santa Cruz $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Community Programs. 2022
Environmental Traveling Companions $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Adventure Programs. 2022
Family Connections Centers $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Family Programs. 2022
Farm Discovery At Live Earth $5,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Outdoor Educational Programs. 2022
First Graduate $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Education Support. 2022
Foodwise $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Leadership And Food Justice Program. 2022
George Mark Children's House $50,000 San Leandro, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Hospice. 2022
Hip Hop For Change Inc $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2022
Jacob's Heart $5,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Support Services. 2022
Judicial District Vii Casa Program $5,000 Idaho Falls, ID, US General Operating Expenses. Discretionary Funds. Community Programs. 2022
Jw House $5,000 Ste San Jose, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Support Services. 2022
Leap Arts In Education $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2022
Music In Schools Today $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2022
My New Red Shoes $10,000 Redwood City, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Confidence Support For Young Learners. 2022
New Life Center $5,000 Goodyear, AZ, US General Operating Expenses. Discretionary Funds. Community Programs. 2022
Oakland Children's Fairyland $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts & Education Programs. 2022
Oakland Leaf $10,000 Ste Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts & Education Enrichment Programs. 2022
Oakland Public Education Fund $5,000 Ste Oakland, CA, US Fiscal Sponsor For Youth Beat. General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2022
Oasis For Girls $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Leadership Programs For Young Women. 2022
Old Skool Cafe $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Social & Leadership Programs. 2022
Pacifica Resource Center $2,000 Pacifica, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Community Programs. 2022
Pajaro Valley Arts $10,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2022
Pajaro Valley Loaves And Fishes $2,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2022
Pajaro Valley Shelter Services $5,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social Services For Families. 2022
Piedmont Community Church $2,000 Piedmont, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2022
Project Commotion $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Movement & Enrichment Programs. 2022
Radical Monarchs $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Community Youth Leadership Programs. 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank $2,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2022
Shine Together $10,000 Milpitas, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Education Services Program For Young Mothers. 2022
Teen Kitchen Project $10,000 Soquel, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Youth Volunteer Chefs For Meal Programs. 2022
Trips For Kids Bay Area $5,000 San Rafael, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Community Outdoor Youth Programs. 2022
Valley Churches United $2,000 Ben Lomond, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2022
Vista Center For The Blind $5,000 Palo Alto, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Support For The Visuall Impaired. 2022
Volunteer Center Of Santa Cruz County Watsonville Volunteer Center $2,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2022
World Central Kitchen Inc $2,500 Washington, DC, US Social Services Global Emergency Food Relief Program. 2022
Young Audiences Of Northern California $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Performing Arts Education Programs. 2022
Baycat $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts & Education Programs. 2022
Be A Mentor Inc $5,000 Hayward, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Programs. 2022
Berkeley Arts Center $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2022
Beyond Emancipation $10,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Supportive Program For Transitioning From Foster Care Youth. 2022
Boys & Girls Club Coastside $5,000 Half Moon Bay, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Afternoon Programs. 2022
Building For Generations $6,550 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Educational Enrichment For Disabled Youth. 2022
Coastal Kids Home Care $10,000 Salinas, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Home Health Care Assistance For Children. 2022
Community Music Center $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2022
Community Resources For Science $5,000 Berkeley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Educational Enrichment Program. 2022
Cycles Of Change $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. After-school Bike Club. 2022
Destiny Arts Center $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2022
Digital Nest $10,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts & Education Programs. 2022
Diversity Center Of Santa Cruz $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Community Programs. 2022
Environmental Traveling Companions $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Adventure Programs. 2022
Family Connections Centers $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Family Programs. 2022
Farm Discovery At Live Earth $5,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Outdoor Educational Programs. 2022
First Graduate $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Education Support. 2022
Foodwise $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Leadership And Food Justice Program. 2022
George Mark Children's House $50,000 San Leandro, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Hospice. 2022
Hip Hop For Change Inc $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2022
Jacob's Heart $5,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Support Services. 2022
Judicial District Vii Casa Program $5,000 Idaho Falls, ID, US General Operating Expenses. Discretionary Funds. Community Programs. 2022
Jw House $5,000 Ste San Jose, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Support Services. 2022
Leap Arts In Education $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2022
Music In Schools Today $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2022
My New Red Shoes $10,000 Redwood City, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Confidence Support For Young Learners. 2022
New Life Center $5,000 Goodyear, AZ, US General Operating Expenses. Discretionary Funds. Community Programs. 2022
Oakland Children's Fairyland $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts & Education Programs. 2022
Oakland Leaf $10,000 Ste Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts & Education Enrichment Programs. 2022
Oakland Public Education Fund $5,000 Ste Oakland, CA, US Fiscal Sponsor For Youth Beat. General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2022
Oasis For Girls $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Leadership Programs For Young Women. 2022
Old Skool Cafe $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Social & Leadership Programs. 2022
Pacifica Resource Center $2,000 Pacifica, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Community Programs. 2022
Pajaro Valley Arts $10,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2022
Pajaro Valley Loaves And Fishes $2,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2022
Pajaro Valley Shelter Services $5,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social Services For Families. 2022
Piedmont Community Church $2,000 Piedmont, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2022
Project Commotion $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Movement & Enrichment Programs. 2022
Radical Monarchs $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Community Youth Leadership Programs. 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank $2,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2022
Shine Together $10,000 Milpitas, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Education Services Program For Young Mothers. 2022
Teen Kitchen Project $10,000 Soquel, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Youth Volunteer Chefs For Meal Programs. 2022
Trips For Kids Bay Area $5,000 San Rafael, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Community Outdoor Youth Programs. 2022
Valley Churches United $2,000 Ben Lomond, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2022
Vista Center For The Blind $5,000 Palo Alto, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Support For The Visuall Impaired. 2022
Volunteer Center Of Santa Cruz County Watsonville Volunteer Center $2,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2022
World Central Kitchen Inc $2,500 Washington, DC, US Social Services Global Emergency Food Relief Program. 2022
Young Audiences Of Northern California $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Performing Arts Education Programs. 2022
Baycat $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts & Education Programs. 2022
Be A Mentor Inc $5,000 Hayward, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Programs. 2022
Berkeley Arts Center $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2022
Beyond Emancipation $10,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Supportive Program For Transitioning From Foster Care Youth. 2022
Boys & Girls Club Coastside $5,000 Half Moon Bay, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Education Afternoon Programs. 2022
Building For Generations $6,550 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Educational Enrichment For Disabled Youth. 2022
Coastal Kids Home Care $10,000 Salinas, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Home Health Care Assistance For Children. 2022
Community Music Center $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2022
Community Resources For Science $5,000 Berkeley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Educational Enrichment Program. 2022
Cycles Of Change $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. After-school Bike Club. 2022
Destiny Arts Center $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2022
Digital Nest $10,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts & Education Programs. 2022
Diversity Center Of Santa Cruz $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Community Programs. 2022
Environmental Traveling Companions $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Adventure Programs. 2022
Family Connections Centers $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social & Educational Family Programs. 2022
Farm Discovery At Live Earth $5,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Outdoor Educational Programs. 2022
First Graduate $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Education Support. 2022
Foodwise $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Leadership And Food Justice Program. 2022
George Mark Children's House $50,000 San Leandro, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Hospice. 2022
Hip Hop For Change Inc $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2022
Jacob's Heart $5,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Support Services. 2022
Judicial District Vii Casa Program $5,000 Idaho Falls, ID, US General Operating Expenses. Discretionary Funds. Community Programs. 2022
Jw House $5,000 Ste San Jose, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Support Services. 2022
Leap Arts In Education $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2022
Music In Schools Today $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2022
My New Red Shoes $10,000 Redwood City, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Confidence Support For Young Learners. 2022
New Life Center $5,000 Goodyear, AZ, US General Operating Expenses. Discretionary Funds. Community Programs. 2022
Oakland Children's Fairyland $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts & Education Programs. 2022
Oakland Leaf $10,000 Ste Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts & Education Enrichment Programs. 2022
Oakland Public Education Fund $5,000 Ste Oakland, CA, US Fiscal Sponsor For Youth Beat. General Operating Expenses. Preforming Arts Programs. 2022
Oasis For Girls $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Leadership Programs For Young Women. 2022
Old Skool Cafe $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Social & Leadership Programs. 2022
Pacifica Resource Center $2,000 Pacifica, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Community Programs. 2022
Pajaro Valley Arts $10,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2022
Pajaro Valley Loaves And Fishes $2,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2022
Pajaro Valley Shelter Services $5,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Social Services For Families. 2022
Piedmont Community Church $2,000 Piedmont, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2022
Project Commotion $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Movement & Enrichment Programs. 2022
Radical Monarchs $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Community Youth Leadership Programs. 2022
Second Harvest Food Bank $2,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2022
Shine Together $10,000 Milpitas, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Education Services Program For Young Mothers. 2022
Teen Kitchen Project $10,000 Soquel, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Youth Volunteer Chefs For Meal Programs. 2022
Trips For Kids Bay Area $5,000 San Rafael, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Community Outdoor Youth Programs. 2022
Valley Churches United $2,000 Ben Lomond, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2022
Vista Center For The Blind $5,000 Palo Alto, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Support For The Visuall Impaired. 2022
Volunteer Center Of Santa Cruz County Watsonville Volunteer Center $2,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2022
World Central Kitchen Inc $2,500 Washington, DC, US Social Services Global Emergency Food Relief Program. 2022
Young Audiences Of Northern California $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Performing Arts Education Programs. 2022
1 Grain To 1000 Grains $7,500 Menlo Park, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Skill Building And Nutrition. 2021
Alive $5,000 Castro Valley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts Programs. 2021
Artogether $7,500 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts Programs. 2021
Berkeley Arts Center $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2021
Building For Generations $6,550 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Covid Pandemic Aid. 2021
Cantare Con Vivo $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts Programs. 2021
Casa Of Santa Cruz County $5,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Foster Youth Advocacy. 2021
Coastal Kids Home Care $10,000 Salinas, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Home Health Care Assistance For Children. 2021
Cycles Of Change $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. After-school Bike Club. 2021
Down Syndrome Connection $10,000 Danville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Skill Building Supportive Programs. 2021
First Exposures $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts Programs. 2021
First Graduate $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Education Support. 2021
Food What $10,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Food Justice Leadership For Youth. 2021
George Mark Children's House $50,000 San Leandro, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Pediatric Hospice. 2021
Girl Ventures $10,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Leadership Programs For Young Women. 2021
Hospice Of Santa Cruz County $10,000 Scotts Valley, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Grief Support. 2021
Judicial District Vii Casa Program $5,000 Idaho Falls, ID, US General Operating Expenses. Discretionary Funds. Community Programs. 2021
Leap Arts In Education $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2021
Literacy For Environmental Justice $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Community Programs. 2021
Magic Theatre $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts Programs. 2021
Mindful Life Project $5,000 Richmond, CA, US General Operating Expenses. In School Mindfulness Programs. 2021
Monterey Bay Nat'l Marine Sanctuary $5,000 Monterey, CA, US General Operating Expenses. After-school Ocean Sciences Education. 2021
Music In Schools Today $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2021
Musically Minded Academy $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts Programs. 2021
My New Red Shoes $10,000 Redwood City, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Confidence Support For Young Learners. 2021
New Life Center $5,000 Goodyear, AZ, US General Operating Expenses. Discretionary Funds. Community Programs. 2021
O'neill Sea Odyssey $10,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Environmental Science Education. 2021
Oasis For Girls $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Leadership Programs For Young Women. 2021
Pacifica Resource Center $1,000 Pacifica, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Community Programs. 2021
Pajaro Valley Arts $10,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Arts Programs. 2021
Pajaro Valley Loaves And Fishes $2,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2021
Partnership For Children $5,000 Salinas, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Transportation Services. 2021
Piedmont Community Church $2,000 Piedmont, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2021
Safe Families For Children Of Monterey Bay $5,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Family Support Services. 2021
San Francisco Gay Mens Chorus $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Lgbtq+rhythm Programming. 2021
San Francisco Youth Theatre $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Community Programs. 2021
Second Harvest Food Bank $2,000 Watsonville, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2021
Students Making A Change $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Fellowships For Black & Brown Students. 2021
Teen Kitchen Project $10,000 Soquel, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Youth Volunteer Chefs For Meal Programs. 2021
Teen Success Inc $10,000 Milpitas, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Educational Opportunities. 2021
Triumph Educational Center $5,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Youth Programs For Violence Prevention. 2021
United Roots $10,000 Oakland, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Multi-year Grant. Youth Impact Hub. 2021
Valley Churches United $2,000 Ben Lomond, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2021
Vista Center For The Blind $5,000 Palo Alto, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Support For The Visual Impaired. 2021
Volunteer Center Of Santa Cruz County Watsonville Volunteer Center $1,000 Santa Cruz, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Holiday Donations. 2021
Wildmind $5,000 Half Moon Bay, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Climate Pioneers Programs. 2021
Zaccho Dance Theatre $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Operating Expenses. Arts Programs. 2021

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Contact Information

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EIN 77-0444787
Website http://thenicholsonfamilyfoundation.org/
Address 120 - 4TH STREET PMB 2775 Petaluma, CA 94953-8800

Key People (8)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Nicholson Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Vice President Martha Mcaliister
Director Kathleen Hull
Director John Nicholson
President Kelsey Nicholson
Director Brenda Nicholson

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.