The Nicklas Foundation

The Nicklas Foundation Organ Donor Awareness - Donate Life His gift of life came from 22-year old Air Force Second Lt. David Nicklas.

David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing fully furnished rent-free housing for transplant patients who live too far from a transplant center. 36-year old Rodney DeBaun received a heart transplant on October 20, 1993. Thanksgiving 1994, Rodney and his family met his donor's family and the two families have remained close ever since. In 1995, Rodney and his

wife, Isibelle, created this organization naming it in memory of the man whose heart Rodney received. Since 2004, The Nicklas Foundation has housed over 100 families from 15 states with ages ranging from 3 months to 72 years. Since 1997, we have awarded over $150,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors enrolled in Grand Prairie ISD. In addition, we support or partner with many other local nonprofits and when Rodney's schedule allows, he provides no-cost air transport to disabled military veterans in one of the planes he owns.

10/22/2025
10/18/2025
It was a great day at the 17th Annual Nicklas Foundation Golf Tournament. We are grateful to all of the wonderful people...
10/18/2025

It was a great day at the 17th Annual Nicklas Foundation Golf Tournament. We are grateful to all of the wonderful people that support the Nicklas Foundation. ❤️💚

⛳️ Save the Date! ⛳️Mark your calendars for the 17th Annual David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Golf Tournament! Join us...
08/05/2025

⛳️ Save the Date! ⛳️

Mark your calendars for the 17th Annual David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Golf Tournament! Join us on October 17, 2025 at beautiful Tangle Ridge Golf Course in Grand Prairie for a day of golf, community, and raising awareness for organ donation.

Whether you’re an avid golfer or just want to support a great cause, this event is for you! Stay tuned for registration details and sponsorship opportunities coming soon.

Let’s tee off to save lives together! 🏌️‍♂️❤️

We are excited to announce that Park Place Dealerships has selected us as a 2024 Season of Giving Grant Recipient! Park ...
12/03/2024

We are excited to announce that Park Place Dealerships has selected us as a 2024 Season of Giving Grant Recipient! Park Place supports more than 200 organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area throughout the year and we look forward to the continued partnership going into the future.

We are incredibly grateful to Park Place for their generosity and support. These funds will make an impact by helping us provide housing for transplant patients as they await their life-saving transplants. 💙

Thank you, Park Place Dealerships, for believing in our cause!

Park Place Dealerships

10/18/2024

Rodney DeBaun’s Speech today at the 16th Annual David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation Golf Tournament!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 16th Annual David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation Golf Tournament a...
10/18/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 16th Annual David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation Golf Tournament at Tangle Ridge! As we approach 31 years since Rodney DeBaun received his heart transplant from David Nicklas, we are reminded of the incredible gift of life and could not be more grateful. We hope this message stays with you as a reminder of the power of organ donation! Thank you once again!

A reminder that this Friday is the 16th Annual David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation Golf Tournament at Tangle ...
10/14/2024

A reminder that this Friday is the 16th Annual David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation Golf Tournament at Tangle Ridge!!

SAVE THE DATE for the 16th Annual David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation Golf Tournament at Tangle Ridge.

We are incredibly touched and grateful to share a heartwarming message we received from a family whose lives were deeply...
08/29/2024

We are incredibly touched and grateful to share a heartwarming message we received from a family whose lives were deeply impacted by the work of the David Nicklas Organ Donation Awareness Foundation. Their story is a powerful reminder of WHY we do what we do. Knowing that our efforts have helped a family navigate such a crucial time fills us with profound joy and purpose. It’s these moments that fuel our commitment to spreading awareness and making a positive impact in the world of organ donation.
A huge thank you to everyone who supports our mission. Your dedication and belief in our cause are what make these heartwarming stories possible. Together, we’re making a difference! 🫶

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08/09/2024

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07/25/2024

That’s 8 people who can hug their loved ones, chase their dreams, watch their children grow, enjoy holidays, celebrate milestones, travel the world, pursue passions, and continue their journey. Be the reason 8 more lives are lived fully. Y’all in? 🤠❤️

Register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTexas.org

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07/22/2024

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In Texas, we don’t just talk big—we act big. We believe in helping our neighbors, showing big-hearted generosity, and making a lasting impact.

Organ, eye, and tissue donation is truly a Tex💙Us thing, y'all in?

Register your decision at DonateLifeTexas.org

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The Nicklas Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to spreading the word about organ donation. Currently, the Nicklas Foundation provides fully furnished housing for people who are waiting for a lifesaving transplant and do not live within close proximity to a transplant hospital. During the past six years, the foundation has spent more than $300,000.00 to house more than 35 individuals who were waiting for their gift of life. In addition, the Nicklas Foundation has provided 18 scholarships to graduating seniors in the Grand Prairie Independent School District. In 2011 we were able to increase the scholarship from $1,000.00 to $5,000.00 bringing our total amount awarded to $25,000.00.