Scott and Vanessa Thompson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Scott and Vanessa Thompson Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $6,848 and the largest $1.4 million. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$6,848
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$53.7 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
64% 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 | $1.1 million | 9 | $41.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 11 | $53.7 million |
How to apply
Scott and Vanessa Thompson 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 Scott and Vanessa Thompson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $1.4 million |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma | 8 | $40,827 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | General support | $1.4 million |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass | General support | $50,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | General Support | $15,000 |
| Mental Health Association Oklahoma | General support | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance | General support | $10,000 |
| Monte Cassino School | General Support | $6,848 |
| Domestic Violence Intervention Services INC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Symphony | General Support | $5,000 |
| Clarehouse | General Support | $2,310 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art | General Support | $1,000 |
| Tulsa Garden Center | General Support | $669 |
Officers and trustees
- Brandon L Thompson
- Samantha Thompson
- Scott Thompson
- Vanessa Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Scott and Vanessa Thompson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Scott and Vanessa Thompson Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $6,848.
Who runs Scott and Vanessa Thompson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brandon L Thompson (President/Chief Invmt Officer), Samantha Thompson (Secretary), Scott Thompson (Director) and Vanessa Thompson (Director).
What does Scott and Vanessa Thompson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.