Joseph H Thompson Fund
Preselected recipients only
Joseph H Thompson Fund is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $197,750 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $23,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$197,750
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$23,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $123,000 the year before.
37% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $123,000 | 39 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $197,750 | 51 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Joseph H Thompson Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Joseph H Thompson Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 15 | $81,625 |
| Texas | 14 | $41,000 |
| Maine | 4 | $21,875 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $14,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $12,375 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $6,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,250 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,250 |
| California | 2 | $2,125 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Institute | General fund | $23,000 |
| Scarborough Land Conservation Trust | General fund | $15,000 |
| Land Trust for Tennessee | The land trust for tennessee's mission is to preserve the unique character of tennessee's natural and historic landscapes and sites for future generations. | $11,500 |
| St John's School | Capital campaign, quadrangle club, and sims scholarship fund | $10,375 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | General fund | $10,000 |
| Second Wind Fund Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Kickstart Kids Charitable Donation | Provide in-school physical education program that teaches character through karate to middle and high school students. | $9,500 |
| University of Denver Colorado Seminary | Athletic director's discretionary fund, annual fund, endowment fund, and daniels college of business | $9,500 |
| St Mary's Academy | Endowment campaign, community center capital campaign, and annual campaign | $7,500 |
| Historic Savannah Foundation | General fund | $7,000 |
| Rice University - Veterans in Business | The jones graduate school of business encourages our students to pursue a well-rounded educational experience that includes opportunities for international exposure, leadership and career development. We provide students with a variety of programs that support involvement within the business school at rice. | $6,875 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Southeast | To provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services in settings which preserve and protect the essential privacy and rights of each individual; to advocate for public policies which guarantee these rights and ensure access to such services; to provide educational programs which enhance understanding of individual and societal implications of human sexuality; to participate in research that supports the advancement of reproductive health care and encourages understanding of their inherent bioethical, behavioral, and social implications. | $5,375 |
| Nourish Meals on Wheels (Formerly TLC) | To enrich the lives of seniors and others in south metro denver by providing nutritious meals and services that promote dignity, well-being and independence. | $5,250 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Colorado | Alzeimer's disease & related disorders | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Denver Inc | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Robert F Kennedy Foundation | Human rights advocacy organization | $5,000 |
| The Challenge Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| James A Baker III Institute for Public Rice University | Rabin fund & center for energy studies | $4,000 |
| Katy Prairie Conservancy Foundation | The katy prairie conservancy is a nonprofit land trust committed to protecting a sustainable portion of the katy prairie for the benefit of its wildlife and all texans forever. | $3,000 |
| Waynflete School | Annual fund | $2,875 |
| Meharry Medical College | Scholarship programs | $2,500 |
| 10th Mountain Division Hut Association | Manages a system of 38 backcountry huts in colorado rocky mountains | $2,250 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | General fund | $2,250 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | General fund | $2,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| High Line Canal Conservancy | To preserve, protect and enhance the 71-mile-long canal in partnership with the public | $2,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Cancer research | $2,000 |
| St Elizabeth School | General fund | $2,000 |
| National Western Stock Show | General fund | $1,750 |
| St Anne's Episcopal School | Owen & sophie lofgren memorial fund, sam & gracie masoudi memorial fund, the endowment fund, and the annual fund | $1,500 |
| Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute | General fund | $1,250 |
| Surfrider Foundation | The surfrider foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network. | $1,250 |
| Wildland Firefighter Foundation | To help the families of firefighters killed in the line of duty and to assist injured firefighters and their families | $1,250 |
| Atlantic Council of the US Inc | The atlantic council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the atlantic community's central role in meeting global challenges. The council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic economic and political changes defining the twenty-first century by informing and galvanizing its uniquely influential network of global leaders. The atlantic council--through the papers it publishes, the ideas it generates, the future leaders it develops, and the communities it builds--shapes policy choices and strategies to create a more free, secure, and prosperous world. | $1,000 |
| Ballroom Marfa | Contemporary art museum | $1,000 |
| George and Barbara Bush Foundation | Dedicated to preserving the historic legacies of president and mrs. Bush by supporting and promoting education and service-oriented programs at the george h.w. Bush presidential library and museum and the bush school of government and public service at texas a&m university. | $1,000 |
| High Spirit Community Farm | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Enviromental advocacy | $1,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | In memory of philip r. Neuhaus, sr. | $1,000 |
| Park People | Working with communities to plant trees and improve parks for a healthy, resilient future. | $938 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Clark Talbot
- William J Clark Jr
- Catherine Clark Shopneck
- Lacey Neuhaus Dorn
- Elizabeth Neuhaus Armstrong
- Joan T Neuhaus-Schaan
Questions people ask
Does Joseph H Thompson Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph H Thompson Fund give?
$197,750 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Joseph H Thompson Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Clark Talbot (President), William J Clark Jr (Trustee), Catherine Clark Shopneck (Trustee) and Lacey Neuhaus Dorn (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Joseph H Thompson Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.