The Thompson Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Thompson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $18.6 million in 143 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$18.6 million
- Number of grants143
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$600 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $21.4 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $13.7 million | 107 | $508 million |
| 2023 | $21.4 million | 121 | $569 million |
| 2024 | $18.6 million | 143 | $600 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy Houston 1 Rockefeller Plaza FL 21, New York, NY 10020 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 370-1570 |
| What to submit |
What The Thompson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York. It also paid $610,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 108 | $20.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $1.3 million |
| Connecticut | 9 | $1.2 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $300,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 2 | $125,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $2.0 million |
| Studio Museum in Harlem | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $1.3 million |
| Central Park Conservancy | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $1.1 million |
| Mystic Seaport | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $1.1 million |
| Pioneer Works Center for Art & Innovation | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $1.1 million |
| The Joyce Theater Foundation Inc | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $1.0 million |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital Inc | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $948,160 |
| American Committee for Weizmann Institute | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $720,000 |
| Malaghan Institute of Medical Research | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $600,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $600,000 |
| Theatre for A New Audience | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $600,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $500,000 |
| City Parks Foundation | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $500,000 |
| Recidiviz | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $500,000 |
| The Morgan Library & Museum | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $500,000 |
| Dance Theatre of Harlem | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $400,000 |
| Park Avenue Armory | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $400,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $350,000 |
| Worth Rises | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $325,000 |
| Harlem School of the Arts | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $310,000 |
| Jobsfirst NYC | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $300,000 |
| Mind-Builders | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $300,000 |
| Bard College | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $275,000 |
| Center for Justice Innovation | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $250,000 |
| Creative Capital Foundation | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $250,000 |
| Cypress Hills LDC | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $250,000 |
| East Side House | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $250,000 |
| Exalt | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $250,000 |
| Measures for Justice | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $250,000 |
| New York Public Radio | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $250,000 |
| Pro Democracy | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $250,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Labs | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $225,000 |
| Avenues for Justice | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $200,000 |
| Borough of Manhattan Community College | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $200,000 |
| Common Justice | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $200,000 |
| Hudson Link | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $200,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $200,000 |
| Pat Tillman Foundation | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $200,000 |
| Violence Intervention Program | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $200,000 |
| Bronx Defenders | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | $175,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amanda JT Riegel
- Charles Ay Thompson
- Jim Kallman
Questions people ask
Does The Thompson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Thompson Family Foundation Inc give?
$18.6 million in tax year 2024, across 143 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Thompson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Amanda JT Riegel (President/Director), Charles Ay Thompson (Vice President/Director) and Jim Kallman (Treasurer/Director).
What does The Thompson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and environment and conservation.