Ta Thomas Austin Finch Foundation
Accepts applications
Ta Thomas Austin Finch Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $652,149 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $110,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$652,149
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$14.6 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $582,882 the year before.
57% 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 | $614,208 | 17 | $13.0 million |
| 2024 | $582,882 | 19 | $14.0 million |
| 2025 | $652,149 | 22 | $14.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | CIBC National Trust Company 1555 Peachtree Street Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30309 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (404) 881-3405 |
| What to submit | Proposal Letter and Supporting Documents |
| Deadlines | Request must be postmarked by August 15 |
| Restrictions | Grants are made only to public charities within the corporate city limits of Thomasville, NC |
What Ta Thomas Austin Finch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 19 | $584,149 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $9,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial United Methodist Church | General purpose | $110,000 |
| City of Thomasville Parks | Beautification committee | $105,000 |
| Westchester Country Day School | General support | $67,149 |
| Woodberry Forest School | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Thomasville | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Thomasville Community Ministry Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| North Carolina State University | Scholarship | $45,000 |
| University of North Carolina At | Scholarship | $45,000 |
| Thomas A Finch YMCA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| High Point University Office of Student Accounts | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University | General support | $9,000 |
| The University of Tennessee | General support | $9,000 |
| Brevard College | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| University of North Carolina Charlotte | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Pfeiffer University | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Appalachian State University | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| University of North Carolina At | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Family Service of the Piedmont | General support | $7,500 |
| City of Thomasville-Thomasville Central Recreation Center | Central recreation center | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Piedmont Inc | To benefit citizens of | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- CIBC National Trust Company N A
Questions people ask
Does Ta Thomas Austin Finch Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Request must be postmarked by August 15.
How much does Ta Thomas Austin Finch Foundation give?
$652,149 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Ta Thomas Austin Finch Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists CIBC National Trust Company N A (Trustee).
What does Ta Thomas Austin Finch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.