Funder directory California THE NICHOLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

Private foundation · PETALUMA, CA · EIN 770444787

THE NICHOLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$2,000–$10,000

median $5,000

Giving (latest FY)

$313,000

49 grants · FY2025

Assets

$9,016,013

gives in CA, ID, AZ

Arts & culture · 37%Youth development · 21%Human services · 15%Other · 7%Religion · 4%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: CONTACT KELSEY NICHOLSON FOR DETAIL INFORMATION (510)653-3117

Deadlines: N/A

Restrictions: N/A

Contact: KELSEY NICHOLSON · 6691 MORO STREET, PETALUMA, CA, 94954 · 5106533117

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
GEORGE MARK CHILDREN'S HOUSE · SAN LEANDRO, CA GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. PEDIATRIC HOSPICE. $25,000
ARTOGETHER · OAKLAND, CA GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. ARTS & EDUCATION PROGRAMS. $10,000
BE A MENTOR INC · HAYWARD, CA GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. EDUCATION PROGRAMS. $10,000
BERKELEY ART CENTER · BERKELEY, CA GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. ARTS & EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. $10,000
CAMPING UNLIMITED · BOULDER CREEK, CA GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. SOCIAL ENRICHMENT FOR DISABLED YOUTH. $10,000
FIRST GRADUATE · SAN FRANCISCO, CA GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. EDUCATION. $10,000
HACK THE HOOD · OAKLAND, CA GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. MULTI-YEAR GRANT. ARTS & EDUCATION PROGRAMS. $10,000
YOUNG AUDIENCES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA · SAN FRANCISCO, CA GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. ARTS & EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. $5,000
YOUNG STEAMERS · FREMONT, CA GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. $5,000
ZACCHO DANCE THEATRE · SAN FRANCISCO, CA GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS. $5,000

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.