Thacker Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thacker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hindman, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $216,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $35,000. 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$216,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $236,000 the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 | $236,000 | 21 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $216,000 | 24 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Thacker 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 Thacker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 24 | $216,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Lloyd College | Scholarship funding | $35,000 |
| Knott County Tourism | General operations | $25,000 |
| Wymt-Tv Mountain Basketball Classis Scholarship Fund | Scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Knott Co Youth Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Shop With A Cop | General operations | $10,000 |
| Hindman Volunteer Fire Department | General operations | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Ball Creek Fire Department | General operations | $10,000 |
| Carr Creek Fire Department | General operations | $10,000 |
| Fisty Fire & Rescue | General operations | $10,000 |
| Hazard City Schools Educational Endowment Foundation | Educational endowment | $8,500 |
| Knott County Community Foundation | General operations | $8,500 |
| Haley's Angels | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hidman United Methodist Church | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hindman Baptist Church | General operations | $5,000 |
| Montgomery Baptist Church | General operations | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Baptist Church | General operations | $5,000 |
| Southland Christian Church | General operations | $5,000 |
| Mountain Art Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| Sunrise Children's Services | General operations | $5,000 |
| Jones Fork Fire & Rescue | General operations | $5,000 |
| Lexington Challenger Tennis Charity | General operations | $4,000 |
| James Still Learning Center | General operations | $2,500 |
| Kentucky River Children's Care Advocacy Care Cottage | General operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica T Combs
Questions people ask
Does Thacker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thacker Family Foundation give?
$216,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs Thacker Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jessica T Combs (Trustee).
What does Thacker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and faith communities.