David F & Karen K Thomas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David F & Karen K Thomas Foundation is a private foundation in Rye, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $200,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$200,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $175,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $175,000 | 3 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 2 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
David F & Karen K 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 David F & Karen K Thomas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wild Center | To help ignite passion in the adirondacks so that people and nature can thrive together and set an example for the world. | $100,000 |
| Yale University | To improve the world through research, scholarship, education, preservation, and practice. | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David F Thomas
- Karen K Thomas
- James N Benedict
Questions people ask
Does David F & Karen K Thomas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David F & Karen K Thomas Foundation give?
$200,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs David F & Karen K Thomas Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David F Thomas (President), Karen K Thomas (Treasurer) and James N Benedict (Secretary).
What does David F & Karen K Thomas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.