Nicholson Aaaa Charitable Foundation

EIN 81-4870515 · VA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$3K Funds in VA, NC
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Nicholson Aaaa Charitable Foundation based in VA paid 15 grants totaling $74.4K to 15 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $16K, with a median of $3K. Its largest recipients included VIRGINIA OPERA, UNION MISSION, and CASA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$58,802
Giving (latest yr)
$74,392
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$3K
Recipients
15
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Virginia Opera$16,000
  • Union Mission$13,600
  • Casa$10,000
  • Virginia Stage Company$10,000
  • Roads to Recovery$6,000

Where grants went

  • Virginia$71,392 · 14 grants
  • North Carolina$3,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (15)

Virginia Opera
Norfolk, VA
Further Donee's Charitable Purpose
$16,000
Union Mission
Virginia Beach, VA
Further Donee's Charitable Purpose
$13,600
Casa
Virginia Beach, VA
Further Donee's Charitable Purpose
$10,000
Virginia Stage Company
Norfolk, VA
Further Donee's Charitable Purpose
$10,000
Roads to Recovery
Lynchburg, VA
Further Donee's Charitable Purpose
$6,000
Virginia Arts Festival
Norfolk, VA
Further Donee's Charitable Purpose
$5,000
Girls on the Run
Raleigh, NC
Further Donee's Charitable Purpose
$3,000
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia
Norfolk, VA
Further Donee's Charitable Purpose
$3,000
Access Virginia
Newport News, VA
Further Donee's Charitable Purpose
$2,000
Stand Up for Kids
Virginia Beach, VA
Further Donee's Charitable Purpose
$2,000
Hilltop Family YMCA
Virginia Beach, VA
Further Donee's Charitable Purpose
$1,000
Communities IN Schools of Hampton
Portsmouth, VA
Further Donee's Charitable Purpose
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Nicholson Aaaa Charitable 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, Nicholson Aaaa Charitable Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $74.4K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $16K (median $3K).

Recent recipients include VIRGINIA OPERA, UNION MISSION, CASA, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Nicholson Aaaa Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Nicholson Aaaa Charitable 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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