LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation
Accepts applications
LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation is a private foundation in Hastings, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.0 million in 120 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $283,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.0 million
- Number of grants120
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$283,000
- Assets$61.1 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.6 million the year before.
23% 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 | $4.9 million | 124 | $52.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.6 million | 123 | $55.9 million |
| 2025 | $4.0 million | 120 | $61.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James Thom PO Box 1047, Hastings, NE 68902 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 462-4128 |
| What to submit | No particular form |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to NE religious, educational, assistance orgnizations and activities |
What LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 69 | $2.0 million |
| Texas | 13 | $769,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $251,500 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $216,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $105,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $82,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $75,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $68,000 |
| Missouri | 3 | $60,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia University Foundation | private college support | $283,000 |
| Hillsdale College | private college support | $251,500 |
| Zion Classical Academy | private education support | $240,600 |
| Harold Warp Pioneer Village Foundation | history preservation edu | $150,000 |
| Crossroads Center | Homeless relief asstance | $135,000 |
| Grace Life Church | church support | $111,000 |
| Wellspring Pregnancy & Health Center | women healthcare assitance | $99,000 |
| Ubuntu Life Foundation | Kenya Africa youth support | $94,500 |
| PreBorn | serving unborn and mothers | $82,500 |
| Catholic Social Services of Nebraska | poverty relief | $81,000 |
| Arbor School | Special needs edu assitance | $75,000 |
| Ebenezer United Methodist Church | religious support | $75,000 |
| Exile International | refugee support | $75,000 |
| Houston Prestige Project | private education support | $75,000 |
| Mt Calvary MB | church support | $75,000 |
| One Life Church Bay Area | veteran family support | $75,000 |
| Platte Valley Youth for Christ | youth support | $75,000 |
| Spirit Led Life | spiritual alignment guidance | $75,000 |
| The Mission North Shore | non-denomination religious | $75,000 |
| Thrive Holistic Healing Ministries | sex trafficing survivor assistance | $75,000 |
| Time of Celebration Ministries Church | church support | $75,000 |
| Christian Heritage Childrens Home | child assistance | $60,000 |
| Water for Life | Haitti poverty relief | $60,000 |
| Pastoral Leadership Institute | religious support | $55,000 |
| Hastings Christian School | private education support | $51,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | medical research support | $50,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | religious support | $45,600 |
| Creation Instruction Association | private education support | $45,000 |
| Nebraska Children & Family Foundation | military family support | $45,000 |
| Orphan Grain Train | world poverty relief | $45,000 |
| The Salvation Army | poverty relief | $39,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | mother-baby poverty aid | $36,000 |
| United Way of South Central Nebraska Inc | community wellbeing support | $34,000 |
| Bethany Home | special needs support | $30,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assn | religious support | $30,000 |
| Both Hands | widows and orphan relief | $30,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | poverty assistance | $30,000 |
| Hastings Familiy YMCA | youth health support | $30,000 |
| In Touch Ministries | at-risk youth support | $30,000 |
| New Life Christian Counseling | christian support | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Thom
- David W Thom
- James Thom
- David H Fisher
Questions people ask
Does LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2025, across 120 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas A Thom (Dir), David W Thom (Dir), James Thom (Pres/DIR) and David H Fisher (Dir/General Counsel).
What does LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.