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Also known as: GORDON A HUNZIKER
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H E Thompson Foundation is a private trust based in GLEN RIDGE, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1956. It holds total assets of $245K. Annual income is reported at $153K. Total assets have decreased from $371K in 2011 to $200K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Vermont. According to available records, H E Thompson Foundation has made 42 grants totaling $291K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $61K in 2020 to $150K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $40K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
H E Thompson Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CT, VT.
H E Thompson Foundation has distributed a total of $291K across 42 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $40K.
H E Thompson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
H E Thompson Foundation is headquartered in GLEN RIDGE, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin H Smith | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Thompson Jr | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gordon A Hunziker | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$106K
Total Assets
$200K
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$200K
Grants Paid
$100K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$84K
Distribution Amount
$77K
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$291K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ethel Walker SchoolFIELD TRIP FUND | Simsbury, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| Mystic River Watershed AssocOUTDOOR ADVENTURES | Arlington, MA | $11K | 2022 |
| Addison County Humane SocietyHOMEWARD BOUNDANIMAL SHELTER | Middlebury, VT | $5K | 2022 |
| Mend St Joseph'S ChurchFOOD PANTRY | Maplewood, NJ | $5K | 2022 |
| Addison County Home Health HospiceCOUNTY ASSISTANCE WITH HOME HEALTH AID (VISITING NURSES) | Middlebury, VT | $5K | 2022 |
| The Open Doorcape AnnFOOD PANTRY | Gloucester, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Human Needs Food Pantry IncFOOD PANTRY | Montclair, NJ | $5K | 2022 |
| Beverly Boot Straps Essex HistoricaESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY | Beverly, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Gloucester Adventure IncEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON SCHOONERADVENTURE MARITIME GLOUCESTER | Gloucester, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Middlebury Area Land TrustTRAIL MAINTENANCE | Middlebury, VT | $2K | 2022 |
| Winchester Farmers Market Comm HubFOOD PANTRY | Winchester, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Open Door Food PantryFOOD PANTRY | Gloucester, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Champlain Valley Office Economic OpWEATHERIZATION PROGRAM | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2021 |
| Micheal J Fox FoundationPARKINSON'S RESEARCH | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Vermont Food BankFOOD PANTRY | Barre, VT | $8K | 2020 |
| Woburn Council Of Social ConcernSOCIAL CONCERNS | Woburn, MA | $5K | 2020 |
| Glen Ridge Congregational ChurchTechnology Fund | Glen Ridge, NJ | $2K | 2020 |