THE NICHOLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO CHAMPION ORGANIZATIONS THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN ARTS, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL SERVICES.

 
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VISION

Founded in 1996, The Nicholson Family Foundation supports non-profit organizations — from San Francisco to Santa Cruz in Northern California — where our small grants can create meaningful impact. Our multi-generational board champions local under-served youth in arts, education and social services. Our family commitment is to strengthen philanthropic involvement within our communities.  

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

  • We strive to learn about and work with new small-budget organizations.

  • Our grants are proportional to budget size; creating an opportunity for strategic impact.

  • We believe in operational support for non-profit organizations.

  • Our invitation only multi-year grant program stands to build upon and strengthen our community relationships with an annual rotating concentration in one of our three focus areas.