Billie and Gillis Thomas Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Billie and Gillis Thomas Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $878,082 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $26,465 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$878,082
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$26,465
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$16.2 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $707,049 the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $707,049 | 24 | $15.6 million |
| 2024 | $878,082 | 27 | $16.2 million |
How to apply
Billie and Gillis Thomas 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 Billie and Gillis Thomas Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 24 | $808,310 |
| California | 2 | $49,772 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Crystal Charity Ball | To fund general operating support | $100,000 |
| SM Wright Foundation | To fund general operating support | $100,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | To fund general operating support | $50,000 |
| Shelton School Landmark Foundation | To fund capital campaign | $50,000 |
| West Dallas Community School | To fund tuition scholarships support | $50,000 |
| Community Partners of Dallas | To fund general operating support | $50,000 |
| University of North Texas | Tuition for naomi bwalya | $41,267 |
| June Shelton School & Eval Center | Tuition for arwen pena | $39,900 |
| Dallas Academy | To fund tuition scholarships support | $35,000 |
| Trinity Christian Academy Foundatio | To fund tuition scholarships support | $31,690 |
| June Shelton School & Eval Center | Tuition for rhett vana | $31,675 |
| June Shelton School & Eval Center | Tuition for nolan mercer | $29,175 |
| June Shelton School & Eval Center | Tuition for hayes harvey | $29,175 |
| University of San Diego | Tuition for mattie benningfield | $26,465 |
| Greenhill School | To fund general operating support | $25,000 |
| Chapman University | Tuition for abbie benningfield | $23,307 |
| Asas NTX | To fund general operating support | $20,000 |
| Bonton Farms | To fund general operating support | $20,000 |
| Dwell With Dignity | To fund general operating support | $20,000 |
| Highland Park Education Foundation | To fund general operating support | $20,000 |
| Teach for America | To fund general operating support | $20,000 |
| Pantego Christian Academy | Tuition for tyson bunch | $15,850 |
| Assistance League of Dallas | To fund cheers for children support | $15,000 |
| Pantego Christian Academy | Tuition for ryann bunch | $14,824 |
| American Cancer Society | To fund general operating support | $10,000 |
| Texas State University | Tuition for emily sotomayor | $7,054 |
| Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation | To fund general operating support | $2,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Robyn T Conlon
- Donald T Conlon
- William K Conlon
- Joshua Wakeman
Questions people ask
Does Billie and Gillis Thomas Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Billie and Gillis Thomas Family Foundation give?
$878,082 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $26,465.
Who runs Billie and Gillis Thomas Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robyn T Conlon (President), Donald T Conlon (Vice Preside), William K Conlon (Secretary) and Joshua Wakeman (Treasurer).
What does Billie and Gillis Thomas Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.