Funding search · EIN 541973996 · Winchester, VA

Gerald and Paula McNichols Family Foundation

Name: Gerald and Paula McNichols Family Foundation grants, 2022–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

44
grants reported: $490,471
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $10,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Funding pattern

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Top recipients

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Stafford Regional Handbell Society3 grants · $74,300
Shenandoah University1 grant · $60,000
Arcs Mwc Foundation Fellowship2 grants · $40,000
After School Discovery1 grant · $20,000
Colinial Williamsburg1 grant · $20,000
Step Va1 grant · $20,000
The New York Pops Kids2 grants · $20,000
N W Works2 grants · $20,000
Arcsmwc Foundation Fellowship1 grant · $20,000
Baby Steps1 grant · $20,000

Giving over time

$108,986

2022

$131,785

2023

$249,700

2024

Grant history

All 44 reported grants, largest first.

$60,000
Shenandoah University · Winchester, VA · 2024
Scholarship programs
$34,300
Stafford Regional Handbell Society · Fredericksburg, VA · 2022
Bells after school programs and scholarships
$25,000
Stafford Regional Handbell Society · Fredericksburg, VA · 2024
Bells after school programs and scholarships
$20,000
Arcs Mwc Foundation Fellowship · Washington, DC · 2024
Scholarship programs
$20,000
Baby Steps · Auburn, AL · 2024
Daycare scholarships for the tiny tigers
$20,000
Step Va · Fredericksburg, VA · 2024
Special needs musical programs
$20,000
After School Discovery · Ashtabula, OH · 2023
After school enrichment programs
$20,000
Arcs Mwc Foundation Fellowship · Washington, DC · 2023
Scholarship programs
$20,000
Colinial Williamsburg · Williamsburg, VA · 2023
Educational programs
$20,000
Arcsmwc Foundation Fellowship · Washington, DC · 2022
Scholarship programs
$15,000
Hylton Perfoming Arts Foundation · Manassas, VA · 2024
Theatrical education programs
$15,000
Liberty Ukraine Foundation · Austin, TX · 2024
Summer camp programs
$15,000
Nw Works Music Therapy Foundation · Winchester, VA · 2024
Education services for people with disabilities
$15,000
Stafford Regional Handbell Society · Fredericksburg, VA · 2023
Bells after school programs and scholarships
$10,892
Music To Free · Fairfax, VA · 2022
Music programs for senior living centers
$10,285
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge · Navarre, FL · 2023
Animal education programs
$10,000
Emerald Coast Wildlife Foundation · Navarre, FL · 2024
Animal education programs
$10,000
South Loudon Youth Chorale · Aldie, VA · 2024
Summer choal programs
$10,000
The New York Pops Kids · New York, NY · 2024
Send school children to ny pops concerts
$10,000
N W Works · Winchester, VA · 2023
Education services for people with disabilities
$10,000
The New York Pops Kids · New York, NY · 2023
Send school children to ny pops concerts
$10,000
N W Works · Winchester, VA · 2022
Build skills for adults with disabilities
$10,000
Raising Hands Tutoring · Highland Park, NJ · 2022
Reading instruction and tutoring
$6,200
Global Bronze Foundation · Fredericksburg, VA · 2024
Special needs handbell instruction
$6,000
Shenandoah Valley Latino Scholars · Harrisonburg, VA · 2024
Computer rewards to graduating seniors
$5,000
2 for 2 Foundation · Clear Brook, VA · 2024
Swimming education programs
$5,000
Broadway Bound Kids · New York, NY · 2023
Performing arts education programs
$5,000
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley · Winchester, VA · 2023
Educational programs
$5,000
Music To Free · Fairfax, VA · 2023
Music programs for senior living centers
$5,000
Shenandoad Valley Latino Scholars · Harrisonburg, VA · 2023
Computer rewards to graduating seniors
$5,000
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley · Winchester, VA · 2022
Educational programs
$5,000
Ny Pops Education · New York, NY · 2022
Send school children to ny pops concerts
$4,000
Community Music School of the Piedm · Upperville, VA · 2024
Music education programs
$4,000
Shen Valley Latino Initiative · Harrisonburg, VA · 2022
Computer rewards to graduating seniors
$3,500
Community School of the Piedmont · Upperville, VA · 2023
Music education programs
$3,500
Community School of the Piedmont · Upperville, VA · 2022
Music education programs
$3,000
Literacy Volunteers Winchester · Winchester, VA · 2024
Programs to improve reading writing & math
$3,000
Literacy Volunteers Winchester · Winchester, VA · 2023
Programs to improve reading writing & math skills
$2,994
Mount Vista Gov School Foundation · Warrenton, VA · 2022
Regional public school support
$2,500
American Civil War Museum · Richmond, VA · 2024
Historical education programs
$2,300
Our Health · Winchester, VA · 2022
Expanding health and human services
$2,000
Valley Health Parisi · Winchester, VA · 2024
Athletic programs
$1,000
Valley Health Foundation · Winchester, VA · 2024
Athletic programsparisi wellness
$1,000
Valley Health Parisi Scholarships · Winchester, VA · 2022
Youth training scholarships

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