LV Thompson Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
LV Thompson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $659,418 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$659,418
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$25.4 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
16% 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 | $572,546 | 53 | $16.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 45 | $20.9 million |
| 2025 | $659,418 | 32 | $25.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Leslie V Thompson 5015 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (813) 248-3456 |
| What to submit | None specified |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) organizations only |
What LV Thompson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 27 | $440,431 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,987 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Judes Children's Research Hospit | General fund | $200,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | General operations | $200,000 |
| Tampa General Hospital | Dining room expansion | $50,000 |
| Tampa Zoo at Lowry Park | General operations | $31,250 |
| Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA | Capital fundraising project | $31,250 |
| Individual | General operations | $20,000 |
| The Florida Aquarium | General operations | $20,000 |
| St Joseph's Hopital Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Advent Health Foundation Florida | Capital contribution rehab unit 6th floor | $20,000 |
| Compete for Him Ministries | General operations | $10,000 |
| A Kids Place of Tampa Bay Inc | General operating | $5,257 |
| Friends of Joshua House Foundation | General operations | $5,205 |
| Individual | General operations | $5,000 |
| More Health | General operations | $5,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $5,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $3,700 |
| Cameron K Gallagher Foundation | General operations | $3,500 |
| Alexstrong Foundation | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Ami Kids | General operations | $2,500 |
| Individual | General operations | $2,500 |
| End 68 hours of hunger | General operations | $2,500 |
| Thorn Ministries | General operations | $2,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $2,000 |
| Childrens Dream Fund | General operations | $2,000 |
| Frameworks | General operations | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of Sarasota | General operations | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Manatee | General operations | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Tampa Bay | General operations | $1,000 |
| Hope International Ministries | General operations | $1,000 |
| Echo | General operations | $1,000 |
| Propeller Club - Port of Tampa Inc | General operations | $769 |
| Individual | General operating | $487 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie V Thompson
- Tami Y Thompson
- Michelle Monks
- Thomasena Supan
- T Corey Neil
- David Austin
Questions people ask
Does LV Thompson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does LV Thompson Family Foundation Inc give?
$659,418 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs LV Thompson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie V Thompson (President), Tami Y Thompson (Secretary), Michelle Monks (Director) and Thomasena Supan (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does LV Thompson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and animals.