Private foundation · EIN 38-3352952 · Fort Worth, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Nicholas Martin Jr Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 46 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $20K. 48% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
46
$1.6M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TX
48%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2025

46 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Spur FoundationKetchum, IDGeneral support$545K
American Warrior AssociationFort Worth, TXR3 program$100K
Baylor Scott and White All Saints HealthFort Worth, TXAlan johns endowment$100K
Texas A&m FoundationCollege Station, TXFort worth campus$100K
Kids Kicking CancerSouthfield, MIGeneral support$50K
Mater Dei School IncBethesda, MDStem improvements$50K
Judson Center IncFarmington Hills, MIGeneral support$40K
Oakland Family ServicesPontiac, MIGeneral support for programs that offer mental health and substance abuse treatment services$30K
South Oakland ShelterPontiac, MIGeneral support$30K
Canine Companions for Independence IncIrving, TXGeneral support - training and medical supplies$25K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchFort Worth, TXCommunity crossroads$25K
Gleaner Food Bank of Se MichiganDetroit, MIGeneral support for programs that impact 499 locations serviced$25K
Grace Center of HopePontiac, MILife skills programs$25K
Wags and WalksHermitage, TXGeneral support$25K
Trinity Habitat for HumanityFort Worth, TXGeneral support$25K
Center for Transforming LivesFort Worth, TXGeneral support$25K
Boys and Girls Club of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TXGeneral support$25K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$20K
Coalition on Temporary ShelterDetroit, MIGeneral support for bright beginnings child development center$20K
Goodwill Industries of Greater DetroitDetroit, MIPrograms aimed to advance employment and training$20K
Lena Pope Home IncFort Worth, TXGeneral support$20K
Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$20K
Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern WisconsinWauwatosa, WIGeneral support$20K
Rose Hill CenterHolly, MIGeneral support for mental health services$20K
Safe Haven of Tarrant CountyArlington, TXGeneral support$20K
Six Rivers Regional Land ConservancyRochester, MIGeneral support to conserve, sustain and connect natural areas$20K
Alliance for the Great LakesChicago, ILGeneral support$15K
Book'emNashville, TNGeneral support$15K
Botanical Research Institute of TexasFort Worth, TXGeneral support$15K
Fort Worth ReportFort Worth, TXGeneral support$15K
Friends of MaccNashville, TNGeneral support$15K
Streams and Valleys IncFort Worth, TXWaterwheel project$15K
Camp Fire FIRST TexasFort Worth, TXGeneral support$10K
Cristo ReyFort Worth, TXGeneral support$10K
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TNGeneral support$10K
Fort Worth Stock Show SyndicateFort Worth, TXNorman scholarship$10K
Kathy's HouseMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$10K
Michigan Trout UnlimitedDewitt, MIPrograms to protect cold water fish and their watersheds$10K
Michigan United Conservation ClubLansing, MIConservation programs and protect wildlife habitats while educating youth$10K
Cass Community Social ServicesDetroit, TXGeneral support$10K
The Parenting CenterFort Worth, TXGeneral support$10K
Cancer Care ServicesFort Worth, TXGeneral support$10K
Little Red FoundationClinton, IAGeneral support$10K
Como Lionheart IncFort Worth, TXGeneral support$5,000
North Side High Legacy FoundationFort Worth, TXGeneral support$5,000
A Rejoyceful Animal RescuePontiac, MIGeneral support$5,000

By state: Texas 22 · Idaho 1 · Michigan 13 · Wisconsin 4 · Maryland 1 · Tennessee 3

About this foundation

The Nicholas Martin Jr Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Worth, Texas, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Nicholas Martin Jr Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Nicholas Martin Jr Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.6M across 46 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does The Nicholas Martin Jr Family Foundation give?

Texas (22 grants), Idaho (1 grants), Michigan (13 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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