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Thomson Family Foundation is a private trust based in FARIBAULT, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1968. The principal officer is Bok Financial. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $622K. Total assets have decreased from $1.7M in 2011 to $1.3M 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota, Virginia and Tennessee. According to available records, Thomson Family Foundation has made 50 grants totaling $398K, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $68K and $185K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $185K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Virginia, California, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 10 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.
Thomson Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 50 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, VA, CA.
Thomson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $398K across 50 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K.
Thomson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Thomson Family Foundation is headquartered in FARIBAULT, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Grunnet | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter Grunnet | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kirsten Grunnet | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$82K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$1.4M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$70K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$13K
Distribution Amount
$65K
Total Grants
50
Total Giving
$398K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project AbleSUPPORT | Northfield, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| St Jude'SSUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $13K | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaSUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Music Maker FoundationSUPPORT | Hillsborough, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House CharitiesSUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Fourth Avenue United Methodist ChurSUPPORT | Faribault, MN | $8K | 2023 |
| Rural Evangelism MissionSUPPORT | Faribault, MN | $7K | 2023 |
| Supports Of Portsmouth Public ArtSUPPORT | Portsmouth, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Paws With A CauseSUPPORT | Wayland, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Believet Canine Service PartnersSUPPORT | Northfield, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| Na Council On Adoptable ChildrenSUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Santa Cruz HillelSUPPORT | Santa Cruz, CA | $23K | 2022 |
| Rikki'S RefugeSUPPORT | Rapidan, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| Immigrant Law Center Of MinnesotaSUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Fisher House FoundationSUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Edmarc Hospice For ChildrenSUPPORT | Portsmouth, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| Operation Second ChanceSUPPORT | Gemantown, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Our Savior'S Lutheran ChurchSUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Faribault Food Access InitiativeSUPPORT | Faribault, MN | $20K | 2021 |
| Howard Baugh - Tuskegee AirmanSUPPORT | Petersburg, VA | $5K | 2021 |
| PortseventsSUPPORT | Portsmouth, VA | $5K | 2021 |
| Courtney'S HouseSUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2021 |
| Juneteenth Festival CompanySUPPORT | Portsmouth, VA | $5K | 2021 |
| United States Fund For UnicefSUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Seven Cities Writers ProjectSUPPORT | Portsmouth, VA | $9K | 2020 |
| Park Avenue United Methodist ChurchSUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2020 |
| Identifiable MeSUPPORT | Portsmouth, VA | $3K | 2020 |
| Frogtown FarmSUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2020 |
| Arthritis FoundationSUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2020 |
| Faribault FoundationSUPPORT | Faribault, MN | $1K | 2020 |