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Thomson Foundation is a private trust based in ANDERSON, SC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. It holds total assets of $51K. Annual income is reported at $88K. Total assets have decreased from $376K in 2010 to $51K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in South Carolina and North Carolina. According to available records, Thomson Foundation has made 53 grants totaling $197K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $54K in 2021 to $92K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $20K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in South Carolina, North Carolina, Nevada, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$12K
Based on 14 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 Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 53 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, NC, NV.
Thomson Foundation has distributed a total of $197K across 53 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $20K.
The application deadline is JULY 1ST OF EACH YEAR. Restricted to religious, charitable, or educational tax exempt organizations.
Thomson Foundation is headquartered in ANDERSON, SC. While based in SC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janie Curtis | MANAGING TRU | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Pauline Rice | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Betsy Thomson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lyn Douglas | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jim Thomson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$51K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$31K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
53
Total Giving
$197K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist ChurchCHARITABLE | Darlington, SC | $2K | 2023 |
| Connie Maxwell Children'S HomeCHARITABLE | Greenwood, SC | $20K | 2023 |
| The Dream FoundationCHARITABLE | Incline Villagee, NV | $16K | 2023 |
| Southern Guitar FestivalCHARITABLE | Charlotte, NC | $6K | 2023 |
| Appalachian State UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Boone, NC | $6K | 2023 |
| Queens University Of CharlotteEDUCATIONAL | Charlotte, NC | $6K | 2023 |
| Ticah - Tides FoundationCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Montford Park PlayersCHARITABLE | Asheville, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Haywood Arts Regional TheaterEDUCATIONAL | Waynesville, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Converse University School Of MusicEDUCATIONAL | Spartanburg, SC | $3K | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Of AndersonCHARITABLE | Anderson, SC | $2K | 2023 |
| Haywood County Arts CouncilEDUCATIONAL | Waynesville, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of The UpstateCHARITABLE | Anderson, SC | $2K | 2023 |
| Folkmoot UsaEDUCATIONAL | Waynesville, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Miracle Park Rock HillCHARITABLE | Rock Hill, SC | $2K | 2023 |
| The Belton Museum AssociationCHARITABLE | Belton, SC | $2K | 2023 |
| First Baptist BeltonCHARITABLE | Belton, SC | $2K | 2023 |
| Haven Of RestCHARITABLE | Anderson, SC | $2K | 2023 |
| Belton Center For The ArtsEDUCATIONAL | Belton, SC | $2K | 2023 |
| Helping Hands Of HaywoodCHARITABLE | Waynesville, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Asheville Community TheatreCHARITABLE | Asheville, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Belton Tennis AssociationEDUCATIONAL | Belton, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| Camp JoyCHARITABLE | Greenville, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| The Peace CenterEDUCATIONAL | Greenville, SC | $500 | 2023 |
| The York Disabilities FoundationCHARITABLE | Rock Hill, SC | $10K | 2022 |
| Belton Interfaith MinistriesCHARITABLE | Belton, SC | $3K | 2022 |
| Converse College School Of MusicEDUCATIONAL | Spartanburg, SC | $12K | 2021 |
| Ticah-UsaCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $4K | 2021 |
| Hsom DevelopmentCHARITABLE | Boone, NC | $3K | 2021 |
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