Douglas N Thompson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Douglas N Thompson Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $420,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $140,000. 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$420,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $360,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $333,000 | 20 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $360,000 | 20 | $8.6 million |
| 2025 | $420,000 | 24 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
Douglas N 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 Douglas N Thompson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 16 | $389,000 |
| Hawaii | 6 | $29,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Genealogical Research, Humanitarian | $140,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Institute | New building fund | $80,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | Purchase of food & supplies for the Food Bank's program | $50,000 |
| University of Utah | Education-scholarship fund | $40,000 |
| Primary Children's Medical Center | Children's medical assistance | $35,000 |
| Friends of Challenger Center Hawaii | Education | $20,000 |
| University of Utah School of Medici | Education | $20,000 |
| Wildlife Rehab Center of No Utah | Wildlife Rehabilitation | $5,000 |
| YWCA Utah | Support women in crisis | $5,000 |
| Bryce Canyon Association | Educational, research & interpretive programs | $5,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Research - Mosquito abatement lab | $4,000 |
| Individual | Humanitarian Relief | $2,000 |
| The Road Home | Homeless shelter | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Hakalau Forest Refuge Management Endowment (conservation) | $2,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Utah | Animal shelter | $1,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | Animal shelter | $1,000 |
| Individual | $1,000 | |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Research | $1,000 |
| Friends of Haiku Stairs | Conservation - preserve Haiku Stairs,Hawaii | $1,000 |
| Individual | Preserve & protect Hawaii's trails | $1,000 |
| Kuer 901 | Educational programaing | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational programing | $1,000 |
| Salt Lake City Library Foundation | Library | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Anne T Kaonohi
- Mary Lynne Thompson
- Robert D Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Douglas N Thompson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Douglas N Thompson Foundation give?
$420,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Douglas N Thompson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine Anne T Kaonohi (Trustee), Mary Lynne Thompson (Trustee) and Robert D Thompson (Trustee).
What does Douglas N Thompson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and education.