Thunder Bay Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Thunder Bay Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$38.6 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 8 | $34.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 9 | $38.6 million |
How to apply
Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Georgia. It also paid $200,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 6 | $1.2 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $250,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Kindezi Schools | General | $300,000 |
| Laamistad Inc | General | $300,000 |
| City of Refuge | General | $300,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin | General | $250,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Australia | General | $200,000 |
| Andrew P Stewart Center | General | $150,000 |
| Camp Lighthouse | General | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau | General | $100,000 |
| Goodwill of North Georgia | General | $70,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa J Kight
- Peter J Kight
- Timothy F Agnew
Questions people ask
Does Thunder Bay Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thunder Bay Foundation Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Thunder Bay Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Teresa J Kight (President-Director), Peter J Kight (Secretary/Treasurer) and Timothy F Agnew (Asst Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Thunder Bay Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.