Thomas R Nickoloff Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Fe, New Mexico · EIN 82-3715061 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$283K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
23% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Center | Santa Fe, NM | Program support | $76,382 |
| Ndi New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | Funding dance performances | $40,000 |
| Excellent Schools New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Long-Term strategic growth plan for charter school | $30,000 |
| Reading Quest | Santa Fe, NM | Program support | $25,450 |
| The Learning Alliance | Vero Beach, FL | Program support | $25,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | Program support | $16,000 |
| New Mexico Literacy Institute | Santa Fe, NM | Program support/initial funding | $15,000 |
| Nm School for the Arts | Santa Fe, NM | Program support | $12,500 |
| Santa Fe Christian | Santa Fe, NM | Program support | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough Santa Fe | Santa Fe, NM | Program support | $6,000 |
| Growing Up Nm | Santa Fe, NM | Program support | $5,000 |
| Think Nm | Santa Fe, NM | Program support | $5,000 |
| Tailhead Institute | Denver, CO | Program support | $5,000 |
| Teach Plus | Roswell, NM | Program support | $5,000 |
| Rio Grande School | Santa Fe, NM | Program support | $3,000 |
| Chama Valley Arts | Charma, NM | Program support | $2,500 |
| Bridge House Boulder | Boulder, CO | Program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $282,832 | 17 |
| 2024 | $266,795 | 11 |
| 2023 | $278,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349101911
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3715061
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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