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Thompson Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in LAFAYETTE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is John Thompson. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $273K. Total assets have grown from $486K in 2011 to $2.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including California, Florida, Tennessee. According to available records, Thompson Charitable Foundation has made 40 grants totaling $455K, with a median grant of $9K. The foundation has distributed between $101K and $248K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $248K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, California, Tennessee, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 8 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.
Thompson Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, CA, TN.
Thompson Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $455K across 40 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K.
Thompson Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is no submission deadline required.. Organizations requesting grants from this foundation must be exempt from tax pursuant to IRC Sec 501(c) (3) and the funds must be used for charitable purposes.
Thompson Charitable Foundation is headquartered in LAFAYETTE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Thompson | PRESIDENT | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Cecile Thompson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$150K
Total Assets
$2.2M
Fair Market Value
$2.8M
Net Worth
$2.2M
Grants Paid
$106K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$54K
Distribution Amount
$123K
Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$455K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Medical CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Jupiter, FL | $45K | 2023 |
| Diocese Of Palm BeachGENERAL SUPPORT | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| High Fives FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Truckee, CA | $11K | 2023 |
| St Judes Childrens ResearchGENERAL SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Truckee, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Grand Isle Volunteer Fire DeptGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Isle, VT | $6K | 2023 |
| Grand Isle Rescue IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Isle, VT | $6K | 2023 |
| The Park Theatre TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Lafayette, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Lafayette Partners In EducationGENERAL SUPPORT | Lafayette, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| East Bay Regional Parks FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Castro Valley, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Crohns And Colitis FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $9K | 2022 |
| Common Roots IncGENERAL SUPPORT | South Burlington, VT | $9K | 2022 |
| Regional Parks FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Castro Valley, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| German Ladies General Benevolent TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Jupiter Medical Center FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Jupiter, FL | $50K | 2020 |
| Seal Legacy FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| George Mark Children'S HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | San Leandro, CA | $1K | 2020 |
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