The Nicholas Martin Jr Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Worth, Texas · EIN 38-3352952 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$36.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
52% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spur Foundation | Ketchum, ID | General support | $545,000 |
| American Warrior Association | Fort Worth, TX | R3 program | $100,000 |
| Baylor Scott and White All Saints Health | Fort Worth, TX | Alan johns endowment | $100,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | College Station, TX | Fort worth campus | $100,000 |
| Kids Kicking Cancer | Southfield, MI | General support | $50,000 |
| Mater Dei School Inc | Bethesda, MD | STEM improvements | $50,000 |
| Judson Center Inc | Farmington Hills, MI | General support | $40,000 |
| Oakland Family Services | Pontiac, MI | General support for programs that offer mental health and substance abuse treatment services | $30,000 |
| South Oakland Shelter | Pontiac, MI | General support | $30,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Inc | Irving, TX | General support - training and medical supplies | $25,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Fort Worth, TX | Community crossroads | $25,000 |
| Gleaner Food Bank of Se Michigan | Detroit, MI | General support for programs that impact 499 locations serviced | $25,000 |
| Grace Center of Hope | Pontiac, MI | Life skills programs | $25,000 |
| Wags and Walks | Hermitage, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Trinity Habitat for Humanity | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Center for Transforming Lives | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Tarrant County | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $20,000 |
| Coalition on Temporary Shelter | Detroit, MI | General support for bright beginnings child development center | $20,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit | Detroit, MI | Programs aimed to advance employment and training | $20,000 |
| Lena Pope Home Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $20,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin | Wauwatosa, WI | General support | $20,000 |
| Rose Hill Center | Holly, MI | General support for mental health services | $20,000 |
| Safe Haven of Tarrant County | Arlington, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy | Rochester, MI | General support to conserve, sustain and connect natural areas | $20,000 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Book'em | Nashville, TN | General support | $15,000 |
| Botanical Research Institute of Texas | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Fort Worth Report | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Macc | Nashville, TN | General support | $15,000 |
| Streams and Valleys Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Waterwheel project | $15,000 |
| Camp Fire First Texas | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | General support | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate | Fort Worth, TX | Norman scholarship | $10,000 |
| Kathy's House | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $10,000 |
| Michigan Trout Unlimited | Dewitt, MI | Programs to protect cold water fish and their watersheds | $10,000 |
| Michigan United Conservation Club | Lansing, MI | Conservation programs and protect wildlife habitats while educating youth | $10,000 |
| Cass Community Social Services | Detroit, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| The Parenting Center | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Cancer Care Services | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Little Red Foundation | Clinton, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Como Lionheart Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| North Side High Legacy Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| A Rejoyceful Animal Rescue | Pontiac, MI | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,640,000 | 46 |
| 2024 | $1,500,000 | 42 |
| 2023 | $1,616,960 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349101900
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3352952
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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