Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable
Preselected recipients only
Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$56.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $2.1 million | 58 | $50.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 60 | $52.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 59 | $56.1 million |
How to apply
Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable 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 Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 59 | $2.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Santa Barbara | Unrestricted general | $125,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Sro Housing Corporation | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| California Hospital Medical Center Fdn | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Land Trust for SB - Sedgwick Reserve | Unrestricted general | $80,000 |
| Food Bank of Santa Barbara County | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Thomson memorial | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Humane SPCA | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| The Midnight Mission | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Conservancy | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Conservation Corps | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project Inc | Unrestricted general | $45,000 |
| Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | For thomson scholarship | $30,000 |
| United Boysgirls Clubs of Santa Barbara | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| California 4-H Foundation | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Inc | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Care 4 Paws Inc | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Casa of Santa Barbara County | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Walls-Santa Barbara | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Food From the Heart Inc | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Santa Barbara Choral Society | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Transition House | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Children's Museum of SB - Moxi Museum | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Unity Shoppe Inc | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Santa Barbara Community Youth | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| New Beginnings Counseling Center | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Braille Institute of America Inc | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| United Way of Santa Barbara County Inc | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Channel Island YMCA | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Family Service Agency | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Community Arts Music Association | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Direct Relief | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Mental Health Association Santa Barbara | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Assn | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America N A
- Philip Marking
- David Anderson
Questions people ask
Does Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America N A (Co-Trustee), Philip Marking (Co-Trustee) and David Anderson (Co-Trustee).
What does Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and youth programs.