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William S And Nancy E Thompson Foundation is a private trust based in IRVINE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. It holds total assets of $79.1M. Annual income is reported at $26.6M. Total assets have grown from $39.9M in 2011 to $79.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and Illinois. According to available records, William S And Nancy E Thompson Foundation has made 15 grants totaling $10.3M, with a median grant of $150K. Annual giving has grown from $216K in 2020 to $3.7M in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $6.4M distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $16K to $3.8M, with an average award of $685K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Illinois, California, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$240K
Median Grant
$1.2M
Average Grant
$1.6M
Largest Grant
$3.8M
Based on 4 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.
William S And Nancy E Thompson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, IL, CA.
William S And Nancy E Thompson Foundation has distributed a total of $10.3M across 15 grants. The median grant size is $150K, with an average of $685K. Individual grants have ranged from $16K to $3.8M.
William S And Nancy E Thompson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William S And Nancy E Thompson Foundation is headquartered in IRVINE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald C Thompson | DIRECTOR | $224K | $0 | $224K |
| Jennifer T Lavenson | CFO | $68K | $0 | $68K |
| William S Thompson Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William S Thompson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy E Thompson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$79.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$72.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$10.3M
Average Grant
$685K
Median Grant
$150K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$150K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2M | 2022 |
| Save The Children FederationGENERAL SUPPORT | Fairfield, CT | $750K | 2022 |
| Free Wheelchair MissionGENERAL SUPPORT | Irvine, CA | $415K | 2022 |
| Chapman University (Tpi)GENERAL SUPPORT | Orange, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| California Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| Chicago Jesuit AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $125K | 2022 |
| Thompson Foundation For AutismGENERAL SUPPORT | Columbia, MO | $60K | 2022 |
| Gift Of VisionGENERAL SUPPORT | Lake Forest, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Pacific SymphonyGENERAL SUPPORT | Irvine, CA | $364K | 2021 |
| Gift Of Vision FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Lake Forest, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| Tomorrow'S Leadership Collaborative Charter SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Orange, CA | $16K | 2020 |
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