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Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Bank Of America Na Ttee. It holds total assets of $38.8M. Annual income is reported at $12.9M. Total assets have grown from $31.6M in 2013 to $39.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable Foundation has made 229 grants totaling $9.1M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $2M in 2020 to $4.9M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $200K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 79 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable Foundation reported 229 individual grants totaling $9.1 million between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $25,000. Half of those grants fell between $25,000 and $50,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $200,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $2.8 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in CA, which received 229 of the 229 grants on record (100 percent). Of its 79 distinct grantees, 75 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Food Bank Of Santa Barbara County ($600,000), Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra ($260,000) and Midnight Mission ($250,000).
Computed from 229 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$37K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 54 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.
Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 229 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $9.1M across 229 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $200K.
The application deadline is OCTOBER 31. California-based qualified public charities for purposes to be carried out within santa barbara county and central los angeles; one request per organization within a 12-month period; no unsolicited requests.
Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Of America N A | CO-TRUSTEE | $325K | $0 | $325K |
| David Anderson | CO-TRUSTEE | $36K | $0 | $36K |
| Philip Marking | CO-TRUSTEE | $36K | $0 | $36K |
Total Giving
$2.8M
Total Assets
$39.9M
Fair Market Value
$50.2M
Net Worth
$39.9M
Grants Paid
$2.1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$5.1M
Distribution Amount
$2.3M
Total Grants
229
Total Giving
$9.1M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
79
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Bank Of Santa Barbara CountyUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| The Chrysalis CenterSUPPORT DOWNTOWN EMPLOYMENT | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Chamber OrchestraMUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Walls-Santa BarbaraWRAP AROUND CARE PROGRAM | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Direct ReliefUKRAINE RELIEF | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural HistorySUPPORT RARE EARTH EXHIBIT | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood ClinicsUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Conservation CorpsHISTORIC SOUTH CENTRAL TREE | Los Angeles, CA | $54K | 2022 |
| California 4-H FoundationSUPPORT SANTA BARBARA | Davis, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra AssnUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Sro Housing Corporation AkaPERMANENT SUPPORTIVE | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of CaliforniaUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Trade Tech College Fdn LattcSCHOLARSHIPS & UNRESTRICTED | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Homeboy IndustriesUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Lobero Theatre FoundationOVATION CAMPAIGN & 125TH | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Mental Health Assn In Santa BarbaraUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles ConservancyLAST REMAIN SEATS; | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Midnight MissionUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Transition HouseFAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Humane SpcaUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue MissionUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Hillside HouseUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa Barbara, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Boys & Girls ClubSUPPORT PROJECT CONNECT | Los Angeles, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center (Ltsc)HOMELESS SERVICES PROGRAMS | Los Angeles, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Heart Of Los Angeles Youth IncBRIDGES MIDDLE & HS | Los Angeles, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| California Hospital Medical Center FdnCHMC PATIENT INTERPRETATION | Los Angeles, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Fdn For Santa Barbara City CollegeSUPPORT RUNNING START | Santa Barbara, CA | $30K | 2022 |