Thompson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thompson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Shawnee, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $306,890 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $88,440. 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$306,890
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$88,440
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $241,150 the year before.
46% 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 | $241,150 | 41 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $306,890 | 47 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Thompson Family Foundation 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 Thompson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 21 | $229,040 |
| Missouri | 15 | $30,200 |
| Montana | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $12,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,150 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Old Mission United Methodist Church | Unrestricted | $88,440 |
| Shawnee Community Services | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ku Endowment Association | Unrestricted | $21,100 |
| Project Home VCC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Well Done Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Michael All Angels | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| University of Virginia | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shawnee Town Museum | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shawnee Mission Education Fund | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Shawnee Mission Education Fund | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| The Land Institute | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Americans for Oxford | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kansas Land Trust | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Dysautonomia International | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cross-Lines Community Outreach | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Johnson Cunty 3 2 Baseball | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Junior League of Wyandotte Johnso | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Other Charities Gifts of 1000 or L | Unrestricted | $3,200 |
| Kansas 4H Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Strawberry Hill Ethnic | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| City Union Mission | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Nelson Gallery | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Eisenhower Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Linda Hall Library | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rineharat Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Shawnee Indian Mission | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Parents Media Council | Unrestricted | $1,150 |
| National Toy Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Delta Delta Delta Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Characterplus | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Camp Chippewa | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Heifer Itnl | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Paul School of Theology | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sunflower House | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Rabbit Hole | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Sacred Structures | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| KC PBS | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rose Brooks Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- R Wayne Thompson
- I Joyce Thompson
- Robert W Thompson Jr
- Trevor R Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Thompson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thompson Family Foundation give?
$306,890 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Thompson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists R Wayne Thompson (President), I Joyce Thompson (VP), Robert W Thompson Jr (Director) and Trevor R Thompson (Director).
What does Thompson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.