Thomson Foundation
Accepts applications
Thomson Foundation is a private foundation in Anderson, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $19,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $7,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$19,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$104,133
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $100,000 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,000 | 19 | $204,722 |
| 2024 | $19,000 | 8 | $104,133 |
How to apply
| Contact | Janie Curtis 1120 Thornhill Drive, Anderson, SC 29621 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 231-6818 |
| What to submit | Letter form with description of organization and request for donation. |
| Deadlines | July 1st of each year |
| Restrictions | Restricted to religious, charitable, or educational tax exempt organizations. |
What Thomson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 5 | $9,500 |
| New York | 1 | $7,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Myriad USA | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Hospice of the Upstate | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Belton Center for the Arts | Educational | $2,000 |
| Haywood Arts Regional Theater | Educational | $1,500 |
| Belton Interfaith Ministries | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Haywood County Arts Council | Educational | $1,000 |
| Belton Area Museum | Educational | $1,000 |
| The Peace Center | Educational | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Janie Curtis
- Pauline Rice
- Betsy Thomson
- Cathy Stone
- Jim Thomson
Questions people ask
Does Thomson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 1st of each year.
How much does Thomson Foundation give?
$19,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Thomson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Janie Curtis (Managing Trustee), Pauline Rice (Trustee), Betsy Thomson (Trustee) and Cathy Stone (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Thomson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.