Russ Thomas Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Russ Thomas Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $102,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $11,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$102,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$11,500
- Assets$1.1 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $102,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,500 | 21 | $832,061 |
| 2023 | $102,000 | 21 | $992,167 |
| 2024 | $102,500 | 19 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Thomas 3707 W Maple Suite 113, Bloomfield, MI 48301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (313) 216-4050 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What Russ Thomas Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 19 | $102,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $11,500 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $7,500 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $7,500 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $7,500 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $6,500 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $6,500 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $6,500 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $6,500 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $6,500 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $4,000 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $4,000 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Private scholarship grant | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Thomas Jr
- James Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Russ Thomas Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Russ Thomas Scholarship Fund give?
$102,500 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Russ Thomas Scholarship Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists John Thomas Jr (Trustee) and James Thomas (Trustee).
What does Russ Thomas Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.