Thomas Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $275,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$39.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $907,040 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $706,250 | 14 | $29.3 million |
| 2024 | $907,040 | 21 | $29.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 17 | $39.1 million |
How to apply
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 Thomas Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 10 | $592,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $200,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $58,848 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma | APMEX Match Campaign and Workforce Development | $275,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation | Gamma Delta Chapter Capital Campaign | $200,000 |
| Bayview Wesleyan Church | General operations | $100,000 |
| Crossings Community Church | General operations | $100,000 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Gather2Grow Program | $100,000 |
| Genesis Project | General operations | $65,000 |
| American Numismatic Association | Year-End Publication Support | $58,848 |
| Individual | Generations Campaign and 19:14 Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Butterfield Memorial Foundation dba Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption LLC | Moses Fund Adoption Support | $25,000 |
| ReMerge Inc | ReMerge Diversion Program | $25,000 |
| Saratoga Automobile Museum | General operations | $25,000 |
| Wings Special Needs Community | Wings Educational Day Program | $25,000 |
| Crossings Christian School | Orchestra Program Support | $20,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | General operations | $10,000 |
| Victims of Impaired Drivers | General operations | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America 480 Last Frontier Council | General operations | $2,000 |
| Alyse Krauss Foundation | General operations | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Thomas
- Tyler Thomas
- Denell Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Thomas Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Thomas Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott Thomas (President), Tyler Thomas (Vice Chair) and Denell Thomas (Treasurer).
What does Thomas Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and education.