The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 82-3543489 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$28K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$544K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Women's Shelter | Dallas, TX | Support the assistance of underserved abuse victims | $7,500 |
| Castro County Historical Commission | Dimmitt, TX | Support the historical preservation purpose of the museum | $5,000 |
| Kerr County Relief Fund - Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Support the foundations help for flood disaster | $5,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | Support the assistance of providing nutrion to underserved | $5,000 |
| The Dallas Morning News Charities | Dallas, TX | Support general charitable endeavors in the greater dallas metroplex | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,500 | 5 |
| 2024 | $28,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $6,500 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349102285
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3543489
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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