Nell L Thompson Trust
Preselected recipients only
Nell L Thompson Trust is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $28,000 and the largest $56,000. 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$140,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$28,000
- Largest grant$56,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $130,000 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 | $135,000 | 4 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 4 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $140,000 | 4 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Nell L Thompson Trust 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 Nell L Thompson Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $84,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $28,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $28,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association | General operating | $56,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc | General operating | $28,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General operating | $28,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Lakeland | General operating | $28,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Nell L Thompson Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nell L Thompson Trust give?
$140,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $28,000.
Who runs Nell L Thompson Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Nell L Thompson Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.