Private foundation · EIN 75-2832647 · Floydada, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas Kinder and Martha W Farris Charitable Foundation Inc

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: 3 grants paid, $90K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$90K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Univ of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton, TXMarek-smith center for teacher preparations$50K
Motley County EmsMatador, TXGeneral fund$25K
Motley County LibraryMatador, TXGeneral fund$15K

About this foundation

Thomas Kinder and Martha W Farris Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Floydada, Texas, administered in care of Martha W Farris, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Thomas Kinder and Martha W Farris Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Thomas Kinder and Martha W Farris Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $90K across 3 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Thomas Kinder and Martha W Farris Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Texas (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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