The Thom Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Thom Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $537,524 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$537,524
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$15.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $536,194 the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $536,194 | 44 | $13.0 million |
| 2024 | $537,524 | 46 | $15.3 million |
How to apply
The Thom Family 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.
What The Thom Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 20 | $233,024 |
| Iowa | 3 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| New York | 3 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $26,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mankato Christian High School Inc | MCA Endowment fund | $50,000 |
| Schola Foundation | Teachers Competitive Compensation Fund | $40,000 |
| Junior Achievement USA | Funding for the participation of 1,424 students (at 14 different South Central MN schools) to utilize JA's Finance Park Program | $37,024 |
| Mankato Area Foundation | Elks Charitable Endowed Fund | $30,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Leadership Society fund | $25,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Compassion International Incorporated | Unsponsored Children's Fund, Youth Development Fund, Clean and Sanitary Water and Medical Assistance fund | $20,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | International Access to Medicine Program | $20,000 |
| Mercy Ships International | Sponsor 5 operating rooms for 4 days | $20,000 |
| The Independence Fund Inc | to purchase one Track Chair and Trailer | $16,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Disaster Relief - Hurricane Beryl | $15,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Disaster Relief fund | $10,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach Inc | Project 3130 - Vitafood Meals for the Hungry - Honduras | $10,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Great North Innocence Project | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| NAMI National | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia an | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | International Emergency Relief fund | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Heifer Project International | to purchase Joy to the World Gift Baskets, Milk Menageries, Knitter's Gift Baskets and Flock of Chicks | $6,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Lung Association | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross - South Central MN Chapter | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Covenant House Alaska | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Emergency Community Help Organization Echo | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Joni and Friends | "Wheels for the World" program | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Teen Challenge Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Saint Peter Community Free Clinic | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation | Prosperity Initiative fund | $5,000 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Newman Center Parish of Ma | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Connie Stokman
- Andrew J Thom
- Cynthia L Thom
- Jeff A Thom
- Joseph A Thom
Questions people ask
Does The Thom Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Thom Family Foundation Inc give?
$537,524 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Thom Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Connie Stokman (Dir), Andrew J Thom (Dir, VP), Cynthia L Thom (Dir) and Jeff A Thom (Dir, Pres, Chairperson, Treas) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Thom Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.