Ronald O Thomas Foundation
Accepts applications
Ronald O Thomas Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburg, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $227,856 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$227,856
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $99,680 the year before.
42% 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 | $137,175 | 14 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $99,680 | 12 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $227,856 | 12 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jim Hoskins 1401 Military Ave, Baxter Springs, KS 66713 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (417) 438-3636 |
| What to submit | Proposal re: need, availability of other funding, amount requested |
| Restrictions | Must have 501 (c)(3) status; not a private foundation; no grants to individuals; baxter springs, Kansas area. |
What Ronald O Thomas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 8 | $209,756 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Baxter Springs - Animal She | Charitable contribution | $150,000 |
| Sek Humane Society | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| Outside the Wire Foundation | Charitable contribution | $16,450 |
| Umass-Amherst-Thomas Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Pointforward | Charitable contribution | $6,500 |
| Chandler PD - Animal Fund | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Wesley House | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Baxter Springs Presbyterian Peo | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Kansas Special Olympics | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Guardians of the Children | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts | Charitable contribution | $1,806 |
| Alzheimers Association | Charitable donation | $1,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jim Hoskins
Questions people ask
Does Ronald O Thomas Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ronald O Thomas Foundation give?
$227,856 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ronald O Thomas Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jim Hoskins (Trustee).
What does Ronald O Thomas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and youth programs.