Thompson Thrift Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Thompson Thrift Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Terre Haute, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $285,430. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$285,430
- Assets$11.5 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
80% of its 2025 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 | $404,075 | 7 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 29 | $7.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 49 | $11.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul Thrift 901 Wabash Avenue Suite 300, Terre Haute, IN 47807 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 381-2838 |
| What to submit | Sufficient written details to determine need and purpose. |
| Restrictions | Limited to sec. 501(c)(3) purposes. |
What Thompson Thrift Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 21 | $509,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $285,430 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $75,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $52,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $43,000 |
| Georgia | 4 | $39,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $32,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Cooperating Ministries | General fund | $285,430 |
| Next Step Foundation Inc | General fund | $156,000 |
| 1792 Exchange | General fund | $100,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | General fund | $100,000 |
| Big Life Foundation USA | General fund | $75,000 |
| Heart Change Ministries | General fund | $75,000 |
| Empathy & Compassion | General fund | $52,000 |
| Heart for Lebanon Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Crossroads Care Clinic | General fund | $35,000 |
| Skilled Knowledeable Youth | General fund | $33,000 |
| Apartment Life Inc | General fund | $25,000 |
| Champion Ministries Inc DBA Groundwire | General fund | $25,000 |
| Eastside Christian Academy Inc | General fund | $25,000 |
| Iladd | General fund | $25,000 |
| Lifepoint Church Indy Inc | General fund | $25,000 |
| New Story Inc | General fund | $25,000 |
| Sagamore Institute Inc | General fund | $25,000 |
| Federated Insurance Foundation Inc | General fund | $15,000 |
| St Andrew Assembly of God | General fund | $12,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General fund | $10,000 |
| Indiana State University Foundation Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| National Christian Foundation Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Open Eyes | General fund | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Inc | General fund | $7,500 |
| The Navigators | General fund | $7,500 |
| Anglican Church International | General fund | $5,300 |
| Donate Life Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Terre Haute Children's Museum Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Veritas Ministries | General fund | $5,000 |
| Outreach Inc | General fund | $4,000 |
| Wabash Valley Youth for Christ Inc | General fund | $3,500 |
| Camp Navigate Inc | General fund | $3,000 |
| Center for Global Impact Inc | General fund | $2,500 |
| Indiana Wish Inc | General fund | $2,500 |
| Reliant Foundation | General fund | $2,500 |
| Terre Haute Symphony Association | General fund | $2,500 |
| A Friends House Inc | General fund | $2,000 |
| Atlanta Union Mission Corporation | General fund | $2,000 |
| Big Cat Habitat Education and Conservation Center Inc | General fund | $2,000 |
| Circle City Fellows Inc | General fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Thrift
- John Thompson
- Angie Thrift
- Jennifer Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Thompson Thrift Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Thompson Thrift Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Thompson Thrift Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Thrift (President and Director), John Thompson (Secretary, Treasurer, and Director), Angie Thrift (Director) and Jennifer Thompson (Director).
What does Thompson Thrift Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and youth programs.