Private foundation · EIN 04-3383943 · Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Neil L Thompson Family

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $283K total, median $2,500. 54% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
28
$283K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in MA
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mspca Caroline Ruth Thompson Emergency FundBoston, MAContinued general operating support$50K
St Paul's School Caroline Ruth Thompson MemorialConcord, NHContinued general operating support$50K
University School TowerShaker Heights, OHContinued general operating support$50K
Yale University Cr Thompson 02 Head Coach of Field HockeyNew Haven, CTContinued general operating support$50K
Cleveland FoundationCleveland, OHContinued general operating support$10K
Hathaway Brown SchoolShaker Heights, OHContinued general operating support$10K
Yale University Cr Thompson Memorial Field HockeyNew Haven, CTContinued general operating support$10K
Cleveland Institute of ArtCleveland, OHContinued general operating support$5,000
Harvard Business SchoolBoston, MAContinued general operating support$5,000
Museum of Fine Arts Annual FundBoston, MAContinued general operating support$5,000
Yale University Nlt '63 BookNew Haven, CTContinued general operating support$5,000
Lake View Cemetery FoundationCleveland, OHContinued general operating support$3,000
Apple Orchard SchoolBrookline, MAContinued general operating support$2,500
Cleveland Museum of ArtCleveland, OHContinued general operating support$2,500
Cure Alzhemier's FundWellesley Hills, MAContinued general operating support$2,500
Fessenden SchoolNewton, MAContinued general operating support$2,500
FIRST Church in Chestnut HillChesnut Hill, MAContinued general operating support$2,500
New England ConservatoryBoston, MAContinued general operating support$2,500
Williams College Museum of ArtWilliamstown, MAContinued general operating support$2,500
Boston Athenaeum - Annual FundBoston, MAContinued general operating support$2,000
Dexter SchoolBrookline, MAContinued general operating support$2,000
Mass Historical Society - Wls Memorial FundBoston, MAContinued general operating support$2,000
United Way of Massachusetts BayBoston, MAContinued general operating support$1,500
Fairmount Presbyterian ChurchCleveland Heights, OHContinued general operating support$1,000
Mass General HospitalBoston, MAContinued general operating support$1,000
Pine Street InnBoston, MAContinued general operating support$1,000
Putney SchoolPutney, VTContinued general operating support$1,000
St Paul's School Annual FundConcord, NHContinued general operating support$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 15 · Ohio 7 · Connecticut 3 · New Hampshire 2 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

The Neil L Thompson Family is a private grantmaking foundation in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, administered in care of Neil L Thompson - President, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Neil L Thompson Family accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Neil L Thompson Family give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $283K across 28 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does The Neil L Thompson Family give?

Massachusetts (15 grants), Ohio (7 grants), Connecticut (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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