Private foundation · EIN 20-1831468 · Frisco, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Thomas 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: 41 grants paid, $500K total, median $10K. 93% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
41
$500K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 40 of 41 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lifesavers Foundation theRichardson, TXMobile pediatric clinic$30K
Harvesters Reaching the NationsPlano, TXMedical & school expenses$25K
International Living StreamsBurleson, TXIndia & africa missions$25K
Mastermedia MinistriesEuless, TXChristian radio$25K
Thrive Women's ClinicDallas, TXPregnancy education, counseling$25K
Bravelove IncDallas, TXAdoption assistance$20K
Dallas Life FoundationDallas, TXProvide shelter for the homeless$20K
Disciples Making Disciples MinistryDallas, TXMissions$15K
Abba Women's CenterGainesville, TXPregnancy resources$10K
Agape Resource and Assistance CenterPlano, TXHousing and support for single moms$10K
Alive at LastNewark, TXHelping survivors of sexual exploit$10K
Bella HousePlano, TXHousing for homeless pregnant women$10K
Brother Bill's Helping HandDallas, TXFood, clothing, medicine & encourage$10K
Christian Community ActionLewisville, TXEducational materials$10K
Christian Works for ChildrenDallas, TXAdoption & family counseling$10K
E3partnersSearcy, ARSudan, egypt, romania missions$10K
East-West Ministries Int'lPlano, TXStudent witnessing & testimony$10K
Exodus MinistryDallas, TXWomen and children safety$10K
FirstlookWaxahachie, TXFaith-based crisis pregnancy center$10K
Forerunners Mentoring ProgramDallas, TXAfterschool programs & mentoring$10K
Healing Hands MinistriesDallas, TXHealth needs for the poor$10K
Men of NehemiahDallas, TXAlcohol & drug addiction recovery$10K
Mercy House MinistriesColleyville, TXHousing for pregnant single women.$10K
Metro ReliefThe Colony, TXMobile resource for the homeless.$10K
Need Him GlobalDallas, TXRadio & tv evangelism in peru$10K
One Man's TreasureRockwell, TXResources for formerly incarcerated.$10K
Open Arms Health ClinicArlington, TXFree healthcare for the sick.$10K
Prestonwood Pregnancy CenterRichardson, TXUnplanned pregnancy services$10K
Real OptionsAllen, TXPregnancy center$10K
Samaritan InnMcKinney, TXHelping homeless gain independence$10K
Servinghim Healthcare InternationalPlano, TXMedical and spiritual outreach svcs$10K
Simply Grace HouseDallas, TXTransitional living$10K
Trinity Restoration MinistriesDallas, TXMentoring inmates.$10K
Uncharted MinistriesCorona, CATrain missionaries$10K
Union Gospel MissionDallas, TXFood & shelter to homeless$10K
Way MediaHouston, TXChristian radio and media worldwide$10K
Well CommunityDallas, TXMeals for low-income adults$10K
White Rock Center of HopeDallas, TXEmergency assistance$10K
Beyond Ordinary Women MinistriesPlano, TXTraining in under-resourced churches$5,000
Leader Formation InternationalDallas, TXChurch leadership & training$5,000

By state: Texas 38 · Arkansas 1 · California 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

The Thomas Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Frisco, Texas, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 Thomas 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 The Thomas Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $500K across 41 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Thomas Foundation give?

Texas (38 grants), Arkansas (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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