Carl & Elinor Glyn Thom Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carl & Elinor Glyn Thom Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Troy, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,081 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,081 and the largest $25,000. 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$60,081
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,081
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$924,615
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,377 the year before.
40% 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 | $44,000 | 12 | $865,342 |
| 2024 | $51,377 | 11 | $904,894 |
| 2025 | $60,081 | 13 | $924,615 |
How to apply
Carl & Elinor Glyn Thom Charitable 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 Carl & Elinor Glyn Thom Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $28,581 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Account | General fund | $25,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Helping Hand Home | Distribution to a qualified charity | $5,000 |
| Lady Lodge Youth Camp | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Distribution to a qualified charity | $2,081 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Distribution to a qualified charity | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Cental Texas | Distribution to a qualified charity | $2,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | Distribution to a qualified charity | $2,000 |
| Mike Rowe's Work Fund | Distribution to a qualified charity | $1,000 |
| Commemorative Air Force | Charitable | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Food for poor | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William C Thom
- Austin Thom
- Cynthia Steffani
- Paloma Thom
Questions people ask
Does Carl & Elinor Glyn Thom Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carl & Elinor Glyn Thom Charitable Foundation give?
$60,081 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,081.
Who runs Carl & Elinor Glyn Thom Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William C Thom (Director), Austin Thom (Director), Cynthia Steffani (Director) and Paloma Thom (Director).
What does Carl & Elinor Glyn Thom Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.