Private foundation · EIN 06-6480460 · Malvern, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomson Family Foundation

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: 4 grants paid, $23K total, median $3,250. 75% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$23K
Median grant
$3,250
Stays in PA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
BreastcancerorgArdmore, PABreast cancer research$15K
Chester County Down SyndromeWest Chester, PADown syndrome awareness$5,000
Transylvania UniversityLexington, KYScholarships$1,500
Paoli Hospital FoundationPaoli, PASupport hospital$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 3 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Thomson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Malvern, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Joe M Thomson, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Thomson Family Foundation 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 Thomson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $23K across 4 grants, a median of $3,250.

Where does Thomson Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (3 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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