Thank Heaven Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thank Heaven Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $195,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$195,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $224,500 the year before.
0% 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 | $224,500 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $195,000 | 9 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Thank Heaven 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 Thank Heaven Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children Medical Center Foundation | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Family Research Council | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| First Liberty | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| MD Anderson Center | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Media Research Center | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Mastermedia International | Charitable donationcharitable donation | $10,000 |
| Parents Television and Media Council | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joe C Thompson Jr
- Shannon Saalfield Thompson
- Dorothy T Poston
- Joseph C Thompson III
- Shannon T Bradford
Questions people ask
Does Thank Heaven Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thank Heaven Foundation give?
$195,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Thank Heaven Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joe C Thompson Jr (Director, President), Shannon Saalfield Thompson (Assistant Secretary), Dorothy T Poston (Secretary) and Joseph C Thompson III (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Thank Heaven Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.