Mission
THE ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO HOLD AN ANNUAL GOLF, PICKLEBALL AND TENNIS TOURNAMENT, AND RELATED AUCTION, TO RAISE FUNDS WHICH WILL BE DONATED PRIMARILY TO LOCAL 501(C)(3) CHARITIES.
Public Charity
BOBBY NICHOLS - FIDDLESTICKS FOUNDATION INC
BOBBY NICHOLS - FIDDLESTICKS FOUNDATION INC is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in FORT MYERS, FL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $1.9M, expenses of $1.6M, total assets of $737K. Imperigo tracks 64 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $12.3M.
EIN: 043649766
FORT MYERS, FL
Private Independent Foundations
NTEE: T22
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.9M
Total Expenses$1.6M
Total Assets$737K
Grants Given64
Grant Total$12.3M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Bobby Nichols - Fiddlesticks Foundation Inc
How Bobby Nichols - Fiddlesticks Foundation Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$98
Programs
the work itself
$2
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $98 for programs
$98
The organization's fundraising activities consist primarily of an annual celebrity pro-am golf, pickleball and tennis tournament
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Before you apply to Bobby Nichols - Fiddlesticks Foundation Inc
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Sample Grants Given
TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
$575,000
TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
$575,000
TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
$175,000
LIBERTY YOUTH RANCH LLC
TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
$140,000
TO SUPPORT PROGRAM'S ANTI HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERVICES.
$56,000
Showing up to 5 of 64 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Bobby Nichols
PRESIDENT
Bryan Simmering
DIRECTOR
Craig Nichols
DIRECTOR
Elliot Katzman
DIRECTOR
Frank Aloia
SECRETARY
Holly Mckenna
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.9M | $1.6M | $737K |
| 2024 | $1.7M | $1.8M | $516K |
| 2023 | $1.9M | $1.7M | $622K |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $2.0M | $502K |
| 2021 | $1.8M | $1.4M | $1.1M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.8M to $1.9M (+6%), with total assets most recently reported at $737K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in FL, NH, OH.
FLNHOH
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