Thompson Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Thompson Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Newport, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $101,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $101,500 and the largest $101,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$101,500
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$101,500
- Largest grant$101,500
- Assets$2.5 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,500 | 1 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 1 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $101,500 | 1 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rogers High School Wickham Road, Newport, RI 02840 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 847-6235 |
| What to submit | Application form is distributed to student |
| Deadlines | Date is inserted on application form when distributed |
| Restrictions | Limited to roger high school graduates |
What Thompson Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $101,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | College tuition only | $101,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Pratt
- Kathleen McGrath
- Miriam E Smith
- David Galvin
- Matthew Leys
Questions people ask
Does Thompson Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Date is inserted on application form when distributed.
How much does Thompson Scholarship Fund give?
$101,500 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $101,500.
Who runs Thompson Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Pratt (Trustee), Kathleen McGrath (Trustee), Miriam E Smith (Trustee) and David Galvin (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Thompson Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.