Joe and Naoma Nichols Family Foundation

EIN 82-0648701 · MS · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$35K Funds in AR, IL, MS
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Joe and Naoma Nichols Family Foundation based in MS paid 3 grants totaling $95K to 3 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $35K, with a median of $35K. Its largest recipients included ARKANSAS SHERIFF'S YOUTH RANCHES, INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTI, and GATEWAY RESCUE MISSION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,342,660
Giving (latest yr)
$95,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
3
Median grant
$35K
Recipients
3
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranches$35,000
  • International Fellowship of Christi$35,000
  • Gateway Rescue Mission$25,000

Where grants went

  • Arkansas$35,000 · 1 grant
  • Illinois$35,000 · 1 grant
  • Mississippi$25,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (3)

Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranches
Batesville, AR
General Support
$35,000
International Fellowship of Christi
Chicago, IL
General Support
$35,000
Gateway Rescue Mission
Jackson, MS
General Support
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Joe and Naoma Nichols Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Joe and Naoma Nichols Family Foundation reported 3 itemized grants totaling $95K. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $35K (median $35K).

Recent recipients include ARKANSAS SHERIFF'S YOUTH RANCHES, INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTI, GATEWAY RESCUE MISSION. The full grant list is on this page.

Joe and Naoma Nichols Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mississippi, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Joe and Naoma Nichols Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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