Thompson Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Thompson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 76 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.4 million
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$36.9 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.1 million the year before.
65% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.1 million | 94 | $36.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 76 | $36.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffrey Mansour Co Brown Brothers 1942 E 7th Street Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (865) 337-8675 |
| What to submit | Letter of not more than two pages describing the project |
| Deadlines | March 1, august 15 |
| Restrictions | No endowments or funds to support operating deficits |
What Thompson Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 39 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 21 | $999,054 |
| Kentucky | 15 | $423,920 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Plateau Planning District | General | $125,000 |
| Virigina Community Capital (Locus Imapct | General | $125,000 |
| YWCA Knoxville | General | $100,000 |
| Sunset Holler | General | $100,000 |
| Theatre Guild of Buchanan Co | General | $81,324 |
| Care Center of Swva | General | $75,000 |
| Teen Venture | General | $60,000 |
| Mission Dental | General | $56,250 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Cumberland Plat | General | $55,000 |
| Helen Ross McNabb | General | $50,000 |
| Caney Creek Community Center | General | $50,000 |
| Interfaith Health Center | General | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Appalachia | General | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the TN Valley | General | $50,000 |
| Communites in Schools of Appalachian Hig | General | $50,000 |
| Manchester Memorial Hospital DBA Advent | General | $50,000 |
| Girl Talk Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Tazewell Community Fdn | General | $50,000 |
| Fdn for Appalachian Ky | General | $50,000 |
| Daniel Boone Community Action | General | $48,540 |
| Town of Tazewell | General | $47,980 |
| Girls Inc of TN Valley | General | $45,000 |
| Stinnett Area Community Center | General | $40,000 |
| Olive Tree Early Learning | General | $40,000 |
| YMCA of Buchanan Co | General | $40,000 |
| Reboot Recovery | General | $34,000 |
| Appalachian School of Law | General | $30,000 |
| Fostering Hope TN | General | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army - Knoxville Area Command | General | $30,000 |
| Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge | General | $30,000 |
| Penultimate Development | General | $25,000 |
| Scott County Family Justice Center | General | $25,000 |
| Shora Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Thompson Cancer Survival Center | General | $25,000 |
| University of Pikeville | General | $25,000 |
| Wesley House Community Center | General | $25,000 |
| United Way of SW Va | General | $25,000 |
| Compassion Counseling | General | $25,000 |
| Town of Grundy - Fire Department | General | $25,000 |
| Leslie Co Board of Education | General | $22,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessie L Thompson
- J Kyle Derham
- Gregory E Erickson
- Ginny Thompson
- Jo Anne T Manofksy
- J Matthew Derham
- T J Derham
- Laura Olesky
- Douglas Manofsky
- Philip Manofsky
- Jeffrey W Mansour-Bruderer
Questions people ask
Does Thompson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1, august 15.
How much does Thompson Charitable Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Thompson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jessie L Thompson (President), J Kyle Derham (Vice President), Gregory E Erickson (Director) and Ginny Thompson (Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Thompson Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.