The Thompson Gold Star Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Thompson Gold Star Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fairlawn, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $153,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 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$153,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was down from $173,500 the year before.
73% 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 | $173,500 | 3 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $153,500 | 12 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
The Thompson Gold Star Family 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 The Thompson Gold Star Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $101,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $26,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $12,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Axess Family Services | To support the organizations mission to strengthen, empower and enrich the lives of individuals and families through a broad continuum of services. | $100,000 |
| The New Abundant Life Worship Center | To support the ministry's mission of spreading the gospel of jesus christ. | $16,000 |
| America's Future | To support their mission of empowering young people to be active, civil, and curious citizens who build freer communities that lead to fulfillment, dignity, and happiness for all. | $12,000 |
| New Abundant Life Worship Center | To support the ministry's mission of spreading the gospel of jesus christ. | $10,000 |
| Carol Kornaki Ministries | To support the ministry's mission to reaching countless people with jesus christ's life-changing message | $5,000 |
| Higher Life Ministries | To support the ministry's mission to providing resources for god's people to obtain freedom, knowledge, growth and destiny. | $3,000 |
| Cruz Lerma Ministries | To support the ministry's mission to spread the gospel through prison preaching and bible teaching. | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | To support the ministry's mission to follow the example of christ by helping those in need and proclaiming the hope of the gospel. | $2,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | To support the organization's mission of providing every patient world class care. | $1,000 |
| Mercer County Food Bank | To support the organizations mission to provide supplemental food to those who are hungry and to raise awareness of hunger throughout mercer county. | $1,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews | To support the organizations mission of building bridges between christians and jews, blessing israel and the jewish people around the world with humanitarian care and lifesaving aid. | $1,000 |
| People Care Pet Pantry | To support the organization's mission of providing aid to families experiencing a financial hardship so they may keep their cherished pets as they work to get back on their feet. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Thompson Sr
- John Kim
- John Thompson
- Chris Thompson
Questions people ask
Does The Thompson Gold Star Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Thompson Gold Star Family Foundation give?
$153,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Thompson Gold Star Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Thompson Sr (President), John Kim (Director), John Thompson (Director) and Chris Thompson (Director).
What does The Thompson Gold Star Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and food and hunger.