Thompson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thompson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bedford Heights, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2024 was up from $200,000 the year before.
96% 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 | $200,000 | 4 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 28 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Thompson 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 Thompson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $355,000 |
| Ohio | 9 | $215,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $215,000 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $205,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $40,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Movement Voter Fund | Advance democracy,equity, andsustainability. | $200,000 |
| Showing Up for Racial Justice Education Fund | Fights for racial and economicjustice with a spirit ofbelonging, love, and rigor. | $150,000 |
| Debt Collective via Sustainable Markets Foundation | Cancel debts and build a world wherecollege is publicly funded, healthcare isuniversal and housing is guaranteed for all. | $100,000 |
| NewBridge Cleveland Center for Arts & Technology | Achieve optimal health byintegrating mental and physicalwell being and life purpose. | $75,000 |
| Edwins Leadership and Restaurant Institute | Teach a skilled andin demand trade inthe culinary arts. | $75,000 |
| Homeward Bound of Western NC | Prevent homelessness in Ashevillethrough permanent housing andintensive long term supportive services. | $50,000 |
| Democracy Now Productions Inc | Produce a daily, globalindependent news hour hosted byaward-winning journalists. | $50,000 |
| Carolina Federation Fund | Bring people together across race to build a newpolitical majority in North Carolina. | $50,000 |
| We Are Down Home | Building power with poor andworking-class people in NorthCarolinas small towns and rural communities | $50,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Work to remove financialand logistical barriersto abortion access. | $50,000 |
| Solidaire Network Inc | Mobilizing critical resources to thefrontlines of intersectional movementsfor racial, gender, and climate justice. | $40,000 |
| Resource Generation | A multiracial membership community ofyoung people committed to the equitabledistribution of wealth, land, and power. | $40,000 |
| Neighborhood Markets Inc | Support the operations of the CornerFarmers Market. | $20,000 |
| Haw River Assembly | Restore and protectthe Haw River andJordan Lake. | $20,000 |
| The Ohio State University College of Medicine | Supports merit-based scholarshipsfor medical students within OhioStates College of Medicine. | $20,000 |
| Carolina Farm Stewards Association | Help people in theCarolinas grow and eatlocal, organic food. | $15,000 |
| Seed Savers Exchange | Stewards of America?s culturallydiverse and endangeredgarden and food crop legacy. | $15,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | A place of welcome,care and healingin New York City. | $15,000 |
| Friends of Breakthrough Schools | Closing the gap in publicfunding needed to providequality education. | $10,000 |
| Northeast Ohio Voter Advocates Inc | Improve the election process, and enableand expand voter registration and turnout inunder-represented areas of Northeast Ohio. | $10,000 |
| Passage Theatre Company | Focus on socially relevant work, both in theplays presented and in its role in the Trentoncommunity through its education program. | $10,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program | Ensure access to quality healthcare for individuals and familiesexperiencing homelessness. | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Cleveland | Eliminate racism,empower womenand end homelessness. | $10,000 |
| Holden Forests & Gardens | Connect people with the wonder,beauty and value of trees and plants,to insure action for healthy communities. | $5,000 |
| Kenyon College | Meet needs in academicand student life, financialaid and much more. | $5,000 |
| Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center | Outpatient addictiontreatment facility | $5,000 |
| Boston Public Library Fund Inc | Provides essentialresources to theBoston Public Library. | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation | Promote the ruleof law and legalprofession. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John P Thompson
- William H Thompson
- Martha R Thompson
- Patricia M Thompson
- Michael C Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Thompson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thompson Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Thompson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John P Thompson (Trustee), William H Thompson (Trustee,VP,Treasurer), Martha R Thompson (Trustee,President) and Patricia M Thompson (Trustee,VP,Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Thompson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.