Private foundation · EIN 20-6371108 · Irvine, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William S and Nancy E Thompson 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $221K. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$1.3M
Median grant
$221K
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$79M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $1.3M; Part I reports in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pacific SymphonyIrvine, CAGeneral support$850K
Free Wheelchair MissionIrvine, CAGeneral support$391K
American National Red CrossSanta Ana, CAGeneral support$50K
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTGeneral support$677

By state: California 3 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

William S and Nancy E Thompson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 William S and Nancy E Thompson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 William S and Nancy E Thompson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 4 grants, a median of $221K.

Where does William S and Nancy E Thompson Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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