The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation
The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $544K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $62K.
The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation gave $28K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,500
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,500
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $544,387
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Genesis Women's Shelter ($8K). Together the top 5 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $28K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Women's Shelter Dallas, TX | Support the Assistance of Underserved Abuse Victims | $7,500 |
| Castro County Historical Commission Dimmitt, TX | Support the Historical Preservation Purpose of the Museum | $5,000 |
| Kerr County Relief Fund - Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Kerrville, TX | Support the Foundations Help for Flood Disaster | $5,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | Support the Assistance of Providing Nutrion to Underserved | $5,000 |
| The Dallas Morning News Charities Dallas, TX | Support general charitable endeavors in the greater dallas metroplex | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $544,387 | $62,413 | $27,813 | $27,500 | 5 | $27,500 | $62,413 | $26,470 |
| 2024 | $509,787 | $22,513 | $28,347 | $28,000 | 4 | $28,000 | $22,513 | $23,957 |
| 2023 | $515,621 | $10,831 | $6,848 | $6,500 | 3 | $6,500 | $10,831 | $17,755 |
| 2022 | $511,638 | $25,047 | $20,068 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $25,047 | $19,282 |
| 2021 | $506,659 | $4,924 | $20,103 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $4,924 | $18,414 |
| 2020 | $521,838 | $10,079 | $28,984 | $26,000 | 2 | — | $7,417 | $14,173 |
| 2019 | $540,743 | $16,111 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 4 | — | $16,111 | $21,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation is led by Tom C. Nichols, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tom C. Nichols
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Nichols
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation
How much does The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation give each year?
The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation gave $28K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 4 grants.
What is The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,500, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation give grants?
The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Genesis Women's Shelter ($7,500), Castro County Historical Commission ($5,000) and Kerr County Relief Fund - Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation?
The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation reported $544K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation's EIN?
The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3543489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
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