As Thomas Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
As Thomas Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Charleston, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $7,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$63,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $63,800 the year before.
8% of its 2025 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 | $65,647 | 31 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $63,800 | 25 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $63,000 | 25 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | As Thomas III Post Office Box 2073, Charleston, WV 25327 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 344-9570 |
| Deadlines | Requests are accepted at any time |
| Restrictions | There are no specific restrictions or limitations. Request must be approved by the grant committee. |
What As Thomas Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 13 | $39,850 |
| New York | 3 | $10,600 |
| Alabama | 1 | $6,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,100 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $750 |
| Virginia | 1 | $700 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rea of Hope Inc | General support | $7,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Children's Home Society | General support | $6,000 |
| St Christopher's Episcopal Church | General support | $5,500 |
| Martha Graham School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Paul Taylor Dance Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Greenbrier Valley Theatre | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home | General support | $4,500 |
| YWCA Family Abuse Center | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Carnegie Hall | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lewisburg Volunteer Fire | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Earth Justice | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Charleston Ballet | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Kanawha Hospice Care | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| American Cancer Society | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Colonial Newfoundland Club Rescue | Unrestricted | $700 |
| Pick of the Litter Animal Rescue | General support | $700 |
| Mamaroneck-Larchmont Student Aid | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Yarmouth Port Library | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Boston University | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Denison University | Unrestricted | $500 |
| McCallie School | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | General support | $500 |
| New River Episcopal Ministries | General support | $500 |
| Little Victories Animal Rescue | Unrestricted | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- As Thomas III
Questions people ask
Does As Thomas Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests are accepted at any time.
How much does As Thomas Memorial Fund give?
$63,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs As Thomas Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists As Thomas III (President).
What does As Thomas Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and education.