Neil L Thompson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Neil L Thompson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $283,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$283,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $283,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $295,000 | 29 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $283,000 | 28 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $283,000 | 28 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Neil L 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 Neil L Thompson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $84,500 |
| Ohio | 7 | $81,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $65,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $51,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mspca Caroline Ruth Thompson Emergency Fund | Continued general operating support | $50,000 |
| St Paul's School Caroline Ruth Thompson Memorial | Continued general operating support | $50,000 |
| University School Tower | Continued general operating support | $50,000 |
| Yale University CR Thompson 02 Head Coach of Field Hockey | Continued general operating support | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Continued general operating support | $10,000 |
| Hathaway Brown School | Continued general operating support | $10,000 |
| Yale University CR Thompson Memorial Field Hockey | Continued general operating support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | Continued general operating support | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Continued general operating support | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Annual Fund | Continued general operating support | $5,000 |
| Yale University NLT '63 Book | Continued general operating support | $5,000 |
| Lake View Cemetery Foundation | Continued general operating support | $3,000 |
| Apple Orchard School | Continued general operating support | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Continued general operating support | $2,500 |
| Cure Alzhemier's Fund | Continued general operating support | $2,500 |
| Fessenden School | Continued general operating support | $2,500 |
| First Church in Chestnut Hill | Continued general operating support | $2,500 |
| New England Conservatory | Continued general operating support | $2,500 |
| Williams College Museum of Art | Continued general operating support | $2,500 |
| Boston Athenaeum - Annual Fund | Continued general operating support | $2,000 |
| Dexter School | Continued general operating support | $2,000 |
| Mass Historical Society - WLS Memorial Fund | Continued general operating support | $2,000 |
| United Way of Massachusetts Bay | Continued general operating support | $1,500 |
| Fairmount Presbyterian Church | Continued general operating support | $1,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Continued general operating support | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Continued general operating support | $1,000 |
| Putney School | Continued general operating support | $1,000 |
| St Paul's School Annual Fund | Continued general operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Neil L Thompson
- Kathleen Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Neil L Thompson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Neil L Thompson Family Foundation give?
$283,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Neil L Thompson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Neil L Thompson (President, Clerk) and Kathleen Thompson (Treasurer, Director).
What does Neil L Thompson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.