Private Foundation · WI
Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation
Mequon, WI · EIN 466194488 · Website ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$57.6M
Total Giving
$6.3M
Grants on File
786
Average Grant
$8K
Giving Radius
Where Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
Applicant must register and submit application and financial aid worksheet online through the AB Nicholas Scholarship Foundation website at abnicholasscholars.org.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be a Wisconsin resident, have graduated from a Wisconsin public or private high school, and have participated in their school's boys or girls basketball program. Applicants must be attending a University of Wisconsin System school as a full-time student (at least 12 credits) enrolled in a two-year or four-year program. Students who participate in NCAA Division I, II or III athletics are not eligible.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Wauzeka, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Menasha, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Mosinee, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Cameron, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Cochrane, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Argonne, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Fond Du Lac, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Hudson, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Argyle, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Greenfield, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Brodhead, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Boscobel, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Hillpoint, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Spring Green, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Shell Lake, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Cashton, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Shell Lake, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Mosinee, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Plymouth, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Deforest, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Oostburg, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Little Chute, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Butternut, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Washburn, WI | $5K | 2022 |
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Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58.3M | $3.2M | $3.0M | $3.5M |
| 2022 | $58.8M | $3.4M | $6.0M | $3.3M |
| 2021 | $56.0M | $3.3M | $4.1M | $3.0M |
| 2020 | $54.9M | $2.8M | $4.0M | $2.7M |
| 2019 | $53.5M | $2.8M | $4.5M | $2.7M |
| 2016 | $50.1M | $2.4M | $11.1M | $2.2M |
| 2015 | $41.3M | $1.9M | $19.4M | $1.7M |
| 2014 | $23.5M | $1.1M | $16.7M | $1.0M |
| 2013 | $7.9M | $317K | $8.2M | $341K |
| 2012 | $1 | — | $1 | — |
Section VII
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