Private foundation · EIN 82-3715061 · Santa Fe, New Mexico · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas R Nickoloff 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: 17 grants paid, $283K total, median $10K. 76% of grants stayed in New Mexico.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$283K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NM
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
May CenterSanta Fe, NMProgram support$76K
Ndi New MexicoSanta Fe, NMFunding dance performances$40K
Excellent Schools New MexicoAlbuquerque, NMLong-term strategic growth plan for charter school$30K
Reading QuestSanta Fe, NMProgram support$25K
The Learning AllianceVero Beach, FLProgram support$25K
Colorado School of MinesGolden, COProgram support$16K
New Mexico Literacy InstituteSanta Fe, NMProgram support/initial funding$15K
Nm School for the ArtsSanta Fe, NMProgram support$13K
Santa Fe ChristianSanta Fe, NMProgram support$10K
Breakthrough Santa FeSanta Fe, NMProgram support$6,000
Growing Up NmSanta Fe, NMProgram support$5,000
Think NmSanta Fe, NMProgram support$5,000
Tailhead InstituteDenver, COProgram support$5,000
Teach PlusRoswell, NMProgram support$5,000
Rio Grande SchoolSanta Fe, NMProgram support$3,000
Chama Valley ArtsCharma, NMProgram support$2,500
Bridge House BoulderBoulder, COProgram support$1,000

By state: New Mexico 13 · Florida 1 · Colorado 3

About this foundation

Thomas R Nickoloff Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico, administered in care of Thomas R Nickoloff, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 R Nickoloff 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 Thomas R Nickoloff Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $283K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Thomas R Nickoloff Family Foundation give?

New Mexico (13 grants), Florida (1 grants), Colorado (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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