Owen D and Jennifer Thomas Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Owen D and Jennifer Thomas Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bronxville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $525,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$525,000
- Assets$22.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $931,500 the year before.
33% 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 | $1.1 million | 23 | $17.8 million |
| 2024 | $931,500 | 21 | $20.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 28 | $22.4 million |
How to apply
Owen D and Jennifer Thomas Family Charitable 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 Owen D and Jennifer Thomas Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $599,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $240,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $201,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roundabout Theatre Company | General support & unrestricted | $525,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | General support & unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Uli Foundation | General support & unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Christ Church Bronxville | General support & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| St Andrew's School of de | General support & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Uc Berkley Foundation | General support & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Prea Foundation Inc | General support & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | General support & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ferguson Charitable Foundation | General support & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia | General support & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia | General support & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Collegiate Inc | General support & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Christ Church Bronxville | General support & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | General support & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Student Sponsor Partnership Inc | General support & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Teaching Matters Inc | General support & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Uli Foundation | General support & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | General support & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva Universit | General support & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Community Fund | General support & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Adirondack Land Trust | General support & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ausable Club Preservation | General support & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Yellowstone Club | General support & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Atis | General support & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Child Mind Institute | General support & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General support & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Rowing Inc | General support & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | General support & unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Thomas
- Owen D Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Owen D and Jennifer Thomas Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Owen D and Jennifer Thomas Family Charitable Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Owen D and Jennifer Thomas Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Thomas (Trustee) and Owen D Thomas (Trustee).
What does Owen D and Jennifer Thomas Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.