The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation
The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $510K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $23K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$510K
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$28K
+330.8% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+223.1% YoY
About The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Lynda and Tom C Nichols Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $510K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $23K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $509,787 | $515,621 | $511,638 |
| Revenue | $22,513 | $10,831 | $25,047 |
| Expenses | $28,347 | $6,848 | $20,068 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $28,000 | $6,500 | $20,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $22,513 | $10,831 | $25,047 |
| Distributable Amount | $23,957 | $17,755 | $19,282 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM C NICHOLS | President | 2 | — |
| LYNDA NICHOLS | Vice-Pres | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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