Thomas R Nickoloff Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas R Nickoloff Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $282,832 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $76,382. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$282,832
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$76,382
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $266,795 the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $278,000 | 8 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $266,795 | 11 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $282,832 | 17 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Thomas R Nickoloff Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Thomas R Nickoloff Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 13 | $235,832 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $22,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May Center | Program support | $76,382 |
| Ndi New Mexico | Funding dance performances | $40,000 |
| Excellent Schools New Mexico | Long-term strategic growth plan for charter school | $30,000 |
| Reading Quest | Program support | $25,450 |
| The Learning Alliance | Program support | $25,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Program support | $16,000 |
| New Mexico Literacy Institute | Program support/initial funding | $15,000 |
| NM School for the Arts | Program support | $12,500 |
| Santa Fe Christian | Program support | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough Santa Fe | Program support | $6,000 |
| Growing Up NM | Program support | $5,000 |
| Think NM | Program support | $5,000 |
| Tailhead Institute | Program support | $5,000 |
| Teach Plus | Program support | $5,000 |
| Rio Grande School | Program support | $3,000 |
| Chama Valley Arts | Program support | $2,500 |
| Bridge House Boulder | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas R Nickoloff
Questions people ask
Does Thomas R Nickoloff Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas R Nickoloff Family Foundation give?
$282,832 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Thomas R Nickoloff Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas R Nickoloff (Trustee).
What does Thomas R Nickoloff Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.