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The Trustee For The Nicol Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
As a private family foundation without a public website or open application process, it is highly probable that The Nicol Foundation operates on an invitation-only basis or provides grants to organizations with which its trustees have existing relationships. Unsolicited applications are unlikely to be successful.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation's consistent annual grant-making suggests a long-term commitment to supporting the general community through philanthropic endeavors, likely without a specific public programmatic focus. Its giving appears to be sustained by investment income from an endowment.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $78K | $63K | $1.2M | $1.2M |
| FY2022 | $71K | $67K | $1.1M | $1.1M |
| FY2021 | $57K | $106K | $1.1M | $1.1M |
| FY2020 | $47K | $31K | $884K | $884K |
| FY2019 | $47K | $62K | $944K | $940K |
| FY2018 | $53K | $54K | $935K | $935K |
| FY2017 | $40K | $74K | $885K | $885K |
| 7yr total | $392K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-QLD
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The specific source of wealth for the Nicol family is not publicly disclosed. Given its structure as a private family trust and its consistent, moderate annual giving, it is likely funded by private family wealth, possibly derived from investments or accumulated over time from professional activities, rather than from a single prominent company or industry.
Board & Leadership
Judith Nicol
chair
ACNC
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