Homer and Annette Thompson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Homer and Annette Thompson Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $173,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$173,000
- Assets$30.7 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
35% of its 2025 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 | $1.1 million | 23 | $27.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 23 | $28.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 30 | $30.7 million |
How to apply
Homer and Annette Thompson Foundation 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 Homer and Annette Thompson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 30 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels of Polk County Inc | 2025 Angel and Reduced Cost meals programs | $173,000 |
| Ridge Youth Agriculture Foundation Inc | For the purchase of livestock, record and literacy books, facility maintenance costs and ATV replacement | $76,275 |
| Faith Xtreme Inc | The Refuge On Wheels project | $75,000 |
| Lakeland Christian School Inc | financial aid to families in the Discovery and ESE Programs for the 2025-2026 School year | $75,000 |
| Youth for Christ USA Inc | To cover cost of three weekly groups and purchase of a ministry van | $70,000 |
| Victory Ridge Academy Inc | to cover cost of the TeraSuit training, equipment for the behavior program and equipment/desks for the elementary curriculum | $66,000 |
| Special Olympics Florida Inc | Central Florida Region Equestrian Program | $65,000 |
| We Care of Central Florida Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Haley Center Inc | to assist with the cost of the Electronic Medication record system and ancillary staff salaries | $50,000 |
| Public Education Partnership of Winter Haven Inc | 2025-26 school year After School Program | $50,000 |
| Women and Youth Center Inc | Mentoring/supporting programs and WAY Home expenses | $50,000 |
| Heart for Winter Haven | Caring Beyond the Classroom project | $44,000 |
| City of Auburndale | to cover the cost of 2025 summer programs at the Winter haven facility | $43,000 |
| Green House Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Polk State College Foundation Inc | Winter Haven Police & Fire Departments Scholarship Funds | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Polk County | 2025 summer programs at the Winter haven facility | $35,000 |
| Youth for Christ USA Inc | for technology, special retreat opportunity, staff development, equipment, repair/updating canoe trailer and youth resources | $31,600 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven | to cover food cost for the Feeding the Hungry Ministry | $30,000 |
| Warner University | 2025 Annual Thompson Summer Ag. Camp | $30,000 |
| Polk Education Foundation and Business Partnership | Project Hearth | $25,000 |
| The Mission of Winter Haven Inc | to cover cost of programs | $25,000 |
| Women and Youth Center Inc | to cover the cost of resurfacing the WAY 2 Shoppe parking lot | $25,000 |
| Top Buttons Inc | Wearing Confidence Program and Mobile Boutique services | $20,000 |
| The Mission of Winter Haven Inc | hurricane and equipment repairs | $17,000 |
| Ridge Youth Agriculture Foundation Inc | to cover Bok Academy North Middle FFA student travel costs to national convention, construction of a livestock grooming area and purchase of an enclosed trailer | $15,400 |
| Friends of Florida State Forests Inc | Operation Outdoor Freedom to cover the cost of a "meat processing" trailer | $13,643 |
| Polk Senior Games Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Apex Soccer Academy Inc | Soccer turf fund | $6,500 |
| Angels Care Center of Eloise Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Project Love of Eloise Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles R Chilton
- Emily E Hart
- Samuel W Hart
- Krista H Mahalak
- William A Rowse Jr
- Robert J Stambaugh
Questions people ask
Does Homer and Annette Thompson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Homer and Annette Thompson Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Homer and Annette Thompson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles R Chilton (Dir, VP, Sec), Emily E Hart (VP, Dir), Samuel W Hart (Pres, Treas, Dir) and Krista H Mahalak (Dir, VP) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Homer and Annette Thompson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.