Terry & Judy Thomas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Terry & Judy Thomas Foundation is a private foundation in Carthage, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $19,500. 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$73,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$19,500
- Assets$87,512
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,482 the year before.
37% of its 2025 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 | $47,700 | 11 | $79,850 |
| 2024 | $50,482 | 16 | $76,372 |
| 2025 | $73,500 | 19 | $87,512 |
How to apply
Terry & Judy Thomas 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 Terry & Judy Thomas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 12 | $50,500 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $11,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carthage Methodist Church | Church activities | $19,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | International relief | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Provide care to sick children | $10,000 |
| Gateway Rescue Mission | Homeless mission support | $9,500 |
| Onesimus House | To provide support for the organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Trinity Baptist Church | To provide support for the organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Methodist Senior Services | Assist senior citizens | $4,000 |
| Freetrade Church of God | To support prison ministries | $2,000 |
| Dancing Rabbit Genealogical Society | To provide support for the organization's mission | $1,500 |
| American Family Association | Support organization's mission | $1,000 |
| French Camp Academy | Assist troubled children | $1,000 |
| Joy Center Orphanage | To support the orphanage | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To provide support for the organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation | To provide support to patients and research treatments. | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Cancer research | $500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Assist sick children | $500 |
| The Gideons | To provide support for the organization's mission | $500 |
| American Heart Association | To provide support for the organization's mission | $500 |
| The Rock Campus Outreach | To provide support for the organization's mission | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry G Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Terry & Judy Thomas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Terry & Judy Thomas Foundation give?
$73,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Terry & Judy Thomas Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Terry G Thomas (Trustee).
What does Terry & Judy Thomas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.