Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Accepts applications
Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $37.7 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $35.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$37.7 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$35.1 million
- Assets$1.2 billion
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $36.7 million the year before.
78% 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 | $36.7 million | 37 | $1.1 billion |
| 2024 | $37.7 million | 68 | $1.2 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | Alyssa Deri 1925 Cedar Springs Rd 205, Dallas, TX 75201 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | Please see the website for the application process: https://thomafoundation.org/grants/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $267,108 in 16 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $35.1 million |
| Illinois | 4 | $1.5 million |
| California | 8 | $475,750 |
| New Mexico | 7 | $376,000 |
| Texas | 11 | $279,697 |
| New York | 8 | $161,594 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $111,200 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $54,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable | General support | $35.1 million |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab Fka Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago | General support | $1.0 million |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | General support | $350,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Inc DBA Seo Scholars | General support | $250,000 |
| Site Santa Fe | General support | $125,000 |
| Individual | $123,197 | |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | General support | $111,200 |
| Buffalo Fine Arts Academy | Publication grant | $100,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| New Mexico School for the Arts | General support | $100,000 |
| University College London | Post-doctoral fellowship | $82,508 |
| The Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Exhibition support | $75,000 |
| Regents of the University of California at Riverside | Exhibition support | $75,000 |
| Santa Fe Opera | General support | $75,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | General support | $50,000 |
| Hoover Institution | General support | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Exhibition support | $50,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | Exhibition support | $50,000 |
| Museo de Arte de Lima | Exhibition support | $40,000 |
| Think New Mexico | General support | $40,000 |
| Universidad de Ingeniera Y Tecnologia | Conservation grant | $35,000 |
| Hillsboro Medical Center Foundation | General support | $32,500 |
| Individual | Doctoral fellowship | $32,500 |
| Amon Carter Museum of Art | General & exhibition support | $30,000 |
| Dallas Opera | General support | $25,000 |
| Figge Art Museum | Exhibition support | $25,000 |
| New Mexico Museum of Art | Publication grant | $25,000 |
| Individual | Next gen award | $25,000 |
| Electronic Arts Intermix | Publication grant | $21,400 |
| Cantor Art Museum Stanford University | Publication grant | $20,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Publication grant | $20,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | Exhibition support | $20,000 |
| Cornell University | Exhibition support | $15,000 |
| Individual | Conservation grant | $15,000 |
| Utec | General support | $15,000 |
| Individual | Research & travel award | $14,600 |
| American Friends of the Prado Museum | General support | $12,500 |
| State University of New York State | Seminar support | $12,000 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl D Thoma
- Marilynn J Thoma
- Gary S Hart
- Margo E Thoma
- Mark D Thoma
Questions people ask
Does Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation give?
$37.7 million in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carl D Thoma (President), Marilynn J Thoma (VP & Treasurer), Gary S Hart (Secretary) and Margo E Thoma (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.