Thompson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Thompson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$155,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $147,500 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 | $160,000 | 7 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $147,500 | 6 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $155,000 | 6 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thompson Family Foundation 1521 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 867-9429 |
| What to submit | Scholarship applications available upon request. |
| Deadlines | Scholarship applications available upon request - please see current application for the deadline. |
| Restrictions | Students ages 18 to 22 in pursuit of post-secondary education which includes full-time undergraduate degree programs in accredited four-year colleges and universities, full time degree or certificate programs at accredited two-year community colleges, technical colleges or trade schools. |
What Thompson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4 | $120,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Invest Ed | To provide for operations | $75,000 |
| Convent of the Visitation School | To provide for operations | $20,000 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation | To provide for operations | $15,000 |
| Friends of Sealth - Chief Sealth High School | To provide for operations | $15,000 |
| Holy Names Academy | To provide for operations | $15,000 |
| Seattle Preparatory School | To provide for operations | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Thompson
- Debra D Thompson
- Seth R Thompson
- Sabrina A Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Thompson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Scholarship applications available upon request - please see current application for the deadline..
How much does Thompson Family Foundation give?
$155,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Thompson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert M Thompson (Director/Pres, Treas, Secy), Debra D Thompson (Director), Seth R Thompson (Director) and Sabrina A Thompson (Director).
What does Thompson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.