Private foundation · New Hudson, MI

William J Nicholson Foundation

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Typical grant size
$5K $10K $15K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
19
Repeat grantees
15
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Katherine Moran Wagner
PRESIDENT
Amanda Ann Moran
SECRETARY
Madison Moran Cregar
TREASURER
Amanda Ann Moran Lapid
SECRETARY
Lynn Moran
PRESIDENT
Katherine Lynn Moran
TRUSTEE
Madison Dianne Moran
TRUSTEE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
7.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
91
Total grants awarded
$1.1M
Total amount
$12K
Average grant
$75K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$115K
10 grants
2023
$91K
10 grants
2022
$115K
9 grants
2021
$122K
13 grants
2020
$99K
8 grants
2019
$225K
13 grants
2018
$124K
9 grants
2017
$55K
5 grants
2016
$19K
3 grants
2015
$45K
8 grants
2014
$35K
2 grants
2013
$20K
1 grants

Top recipients

10 grants · MI · ≈ likely match
$116K
Lyon Township
2 grants · MI
$105K
5 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$88K
6 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$87K
St Rene Groupil
5 grants · MI
$58K
4 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$58K
4 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$54K
6 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$54K
6 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$51K
2 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$50K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Kids Read Now
BOOK KITS FOR EACH SCHOOL DISTRIECT IN OAKLAND COUNTY
OH · TY 2024
$30K
Michigan Parkinson Foundation
RESPITE CARE PROGRAM
MI · TY 2024
$20K
Six Feet Over
LEMON AID PROGRAM
MI · TY 2024
$19K
The Flint Children's Museum
RACETRACKS FOR STEM EDUCATION
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Michigan Science Center
SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP FOR MI-SCI SUMMER SPARKLCAMP
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Fishtown Preservation Society
RUBBER DOCK BUMPERS, BROCHURES, RACK CARD
MI · TY 2024
$10K
Michael's Place
PROGRAM AND FACILITY NEEDS
MI · TY 2024
$6K
Grand Valley State University
INDOOR FACILITY GOLF EQUIPMENT
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Ele's Place
TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SUBSCRIPTIONS
MI · TY 2024
$4K
Peanut Gallery Players
MATERIALS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT TO REPLACE DAMAGED STOCK SET PLATFORMS
MI · TY 2024
$805
Kids Read Now
BOOK KITS FOR EACH SCHOOL DISTRIECT IN OAKLAND COUNTY
OH · TY 2023
$20K
Michigan Parkinson Foundation
RESPITE CARE PROGRAM
MI · TY 2023
$15K
Six Feet Over
LEMON AID PROGRAM
MI · TY 2023
$15K
Michigan Science Center
YOUNG CHILD SPACE IMPROVEMENTS
MI · TY 2023
$10K
The Flint Children's Museum
SENSORY ROOM UPDATES
MI · TY 2023
$9K
Fishtown Preservation Society
BUMPERS FOR BOATS/DOCKS
MI · TY 2023
$6K
Grand Valley State University
INDOOR FACILITY GOLF EQUIPMENT
MI · TY 2023
$5K
Michael's Place
ADULT AND TEEN SUPPORT ROOM FURNISHINGS/TECHNOLOGY UPDATES
MI · TY 2023
$5K
Ele's Place
TECHNOLOGY UPDATES
MI · TY 2023
$4K
Peanut Gallery Players
STEAM CLOSET
MI · TY 2023
$1K
Fishtown Preservation Society
SIGNAGE/VESSEL BUMPERS/BUBBLERS
MI · TY 2022
$15K
Ann Arbor Hands on Museum
EBT GRANT PROGRAM
MI · TY 2022
$15K
Michigan Parkinson Foundation
RESPITE CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMFACILITATOR ANNUAL TRAINING PROGRAM
MI · TY 2022
$15K
Six Feet Over
LEMON AID PROGRAM
MI · TY 2022
$15K
Michael's Place
FURNISHINGS/TECHNOLOGY/PAINTING/ASSEMBLY
MI · TY 2022
$15K
Ele's Place
UPDATED TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MI · TY 2022
$15K
The Flint Children's Museum
SPROUTSIDE PROGRAM EXPENSES
MI · TY 2022
$13K
John Ball Zoo
JUMP PROGRAM
MI · TY 2022
$10K
Peanut Gallery Players
SOUND SYSTEM/FLOOR MICS
MI · TY 2022
$2K
Ann Arbor Hands on Museum
FAMILY DISCOUNT DAYS
MI · TY 2021
$20K
Michigan Science Center
126 ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIPS
MI · TY 2021
$13K
The Flint Children's Museum
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
MI · TY 2021
$10K
Michigan Parkinson Foundation
RESPITE CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMFACILITATOR ANNUAL TRAINING PROGRAM
MI · TY 2021
$10K
Michael's Place
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MI · TY 2021
$10K
John Ball Zoo
JUMP PROGRAM
MI · TY 2021
$10K
Ele's Place
LAPTOPS/TABLETS/OTHER SUPPLIES
MI · TY 2021
$10K
Peanut Gallery Players
EIGHT WIRELESS HEAD-WORN MICROPHONE SYSTEMS, A MIXER AND AMPLIFIER, AND A PAIR OF SPEAKERS
MI · TY 2021
$9K
The Henry Ford
EVALUATION OF "WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL" EXHIBIT, INCLUDING 50% ADMISSION COST FOR 135 FAMILIES
MI · TY 2021
$8K
Fishtown Preservation Society
WELCOME CENTER RENOVATIONS
MI · TY 2021
$8K
Grass Lake Sanctuary
LAND CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP
MI · TY 2021
$7K
Six Feet Over
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
MI · TY 2021
$5K
St Rene Groupil
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
MI · TY 2021
$3K
Michigan Science Center
FAMILY FREE DAYS
MI · TY 2020
$30K
The Flint Children's Museum
EXHIBIT RENOVATION AND WEBSITE REDESIGN
MI · TY 2020
$20K
The Henry Ford
FAMILY DISCOUNT DAYS
MI · TY 2020
$20K
Michigan Parkinson Foundation
RESPITE CARE PROGRAMFACILITATOR ANNUAL TRAINING PROGRAM
MI · TY 2020
$8K
Ele's Place
TECHNOLOGY UPDATES
MI · TY 2020
$8K
Michael's Place
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MI · TY 2020
$8K
Ann Arbor Hands on Museum
GENERAL
MI · TY 2020
$3K
Grass Lake Sanctuary
GENERAL FUNDING
MI · TY 2020
$3K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.