Thomas Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Thomas Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Santa Rosa, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $15,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$15,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$379,553
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $15,050 the year before.
25% 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 | $15,050 | 7 | $395,978 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 5 | $379,553 |
How to apply
Thomas Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Community benefit | $5,000 |
| Armenian Assembly of America | Community benefit | $5,000 |
| Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation | Community benefit | $2,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Community benefit | $2,000 |
| Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation | Community benefit | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra Beer
- Ernest R Thomas Jr
Questions people ask
Does Thomas Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas Foundation Inc give?
$15,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Thomas Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sandra Beer (Secretary) and Ernest R Thomas Jr (Director).