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Margaret & Martha Thomas Foundation The is a private corporation based in WYMORE, NE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Michael E Willet. It holds total assets of $6.6M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $4.4M in 2011 to $6.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Nebraska. According to available records, Margaret & Martha Thomas Foundation The has made 43 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $19K. Annual giving has decreased from $368K in 2022 to $286K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $379K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Nebraska. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$28K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 13 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.
Margaret & Martha Thomas Foundation The primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 43 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NE.
Margaret & Martha Thomas Foundation The has distributed a total of $1M across 43 grants. The median grant size is $19K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K.
Margaret & Martha Thomas Foundation The typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Margaret & Martha Thomas Foundation The is headquartered in WYMORE, NE.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Marples | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael E Willet | SECRETARYTREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Larry Anderson | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$376K
Total Assets
$6.3M
Fair Market Value
$7.3M
Net Worth
$6.3M
Grants Paid
$286K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$74K
Distribution Amount
$344K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
43
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$19K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$4K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barneston Ne Community Center FoundatioIMPROVEMENTS | Barneston, NE | $50K | 2024 |
| Village Of Pickrell NebraskaRENOVATE FIRE HALL | Pickrell, NE | $44K | 2024 |
| Nebraska Public Media FoundationPRODUCTION OF NEBR. STORIES | Lincoln, NE | $40K | 2024 |
| Southeast Community College FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS | Lincoln, NE | $38K | 2024 |
| City Of Wymore NebraskaCITY PARK BATHROOM | Wymore, NE | $35K | 2024 |
| Beatrice Nebraska Public SchoolsSCREENS FOR HEVELONE CENTER | Beatrice, NE | $24K | 2024 |
| Odell Public LibraryPROVIDE A MEDIA ROOM | Odell, NE | $20K | 2024 |
| Heartland Cancer FoundationAID 21 PATIENTS | Lincoln, NE | $12K | 2024 |
| Wymore Nebraska CemeteryCEMETERY DIRECTORY | Wymore, NE | $11K | 2024 |
| City Of Beatrice NebraskaPARK PICKLEBALL EQUIP | Beatrice, NE | $6K | 2024 |
| Barneston Rural Fire DistrictHELICOPTER PAD | Barneston, NE | $5K | 2024 |
| City Of WymorePARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT | Wymore, NE | $58K | 2023 |
| City Of Blue SpringsCLEAN UP 5 PROPERTIES | Blue Springs, NE | $50K | 2023 |
| Southern Public SchoolsUPDATE FITNESS CENTER WEIGHT ROOM | Wymore, NE | $49K | 2023 |
| Beatrice Public SchoolsSCHOOL BUS OR VANS | Beatrice, NE | $40K | 2023 |
| One Property At A TimeCLEAN UP 3 PROPERTIES | Blue Springs, NE | $22K | 2023 |
| Barneston Volunteer Fire DeptFYR-TEC 600 GAL SLIDE IN UNIT | Barneston, NE | $20K | 2023 |
| City Of Beatrice2 SCOREBOARDS FOR PARK | Beatrice, NE | $15K | 2023 |
| Welsh Heritage Culture & CenterSIDING FOR BUILDING | Wymore, NE | $15K | 2023 |
| Fuller Park Foundation2 BATTING CAGES | Pickrell, NE | $8K | 2023 |
| Casa Of Gage CountyPROVIDE UP-LEVEILING OF EDUCATION TRAINING | Beatrce, NE | $7K | 2023 |
| Beatrice Education FoundationBEATRICE BACKPACK PROGRAM | Beatrice, NE | $1K | 2023 |
| Wymore Rural Fire Protection DistPumper truck | Wymore, NE | $100K | 2022 |
| Blue Springs Rural Fire DistrictPumper truck | Blue Springs, NE | $60K | 2022 |
| Gage County Historical Soc MuseumCreate a community archive space | Beatrice, NE | $58K | 2022 |
| Net Foundation For Television IncProduction costs of short NE stories | Lincoln, NE | $35K | 2022 |
| Tri County Public SchoolsEntrepreneurial Store | Dewitt, NE | $25K | 2022 |
| Southern Youth SportsRenovation of baseball field | Blue Springs, NE | $20K | 2022 |
| Filley Cemetery AssociationCemetery directory bldg & new entrance cemetery | Filley, NE | $19K | 2022 |
| Southern School District 1Digital Media Class & Elementary Library | Wymore, NE | $17K | 2022 |
| Southeast Nebraska CasaTo help establish the CASA of Gage County Program | Seward, NE | $4K | 2022 |