Private foundation · EIN 26-1404215 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Patrick J and Janet L Thompson Family Foundation Inc

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: 29 grants paid, $464K total, median $10K. 79% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
29
$464K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WI
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Feeding America Eastern WisconsinMilwaukee, WIFood programs for needy families$80K
Second Harvest HeartlandBrooklyn Park, MNFood programs for needy families$58K
LeavenMenasha, WIAssist needy people in financial crisis$34K
Minnehaha AcademyMinneapolis, MNEducation$33K
Concordia University - St PaulSt Paul, MNEducation$25K
Hunger Task ForceMilwaukee, WIFood programs for needy families$25K
St Peters Lutheran SchoolAppleton, WIEducation$25K
Winona State University FdnWinona, MNEducation$25K
Blessings in a BackpackWaukesha, WIFood programs for school children of needy families$13K
Sojourner Family Peace CenterMilwaukee, WIAssist victims of domestic violence$12K
Jakes Diapers IncNeenah, WITo provide hygiene products for families in need$10K
Make-A-Wish WisconsinWauwatosa, WIHelp grant wishes of critically ill children$10K
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WIEducation$10K
Milwaukee Diaper MissionFranklin, WIProviding a reliable source of free diapers for families in need$10K
Salvation Army of Wi and Upper MiWauwatosa, WIProvide assitance for needy people$10K
Our Pack Animal RescueNew London, WITo provide resources for animal rescue$9,500
Concordia University - WisconsinMequon, WIEducation$9,000
Wisconsin Public Radio AssocMadison, WIEducation$8,000
Wisconsin Humane SocietyMilwaukee, WITaking care of wild and homeless animals$7,500
Boys & Girls Clubs of Gtr MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WITo assist young people through their programs$7,000
National Public RadioBaltimore, MDAssist independent journalism$6,000
University of St ThomasSt Paul, MNEducation$6,000
CASA of the Fox Cities IncAppleton, WITo assist abused and neglected children$5,000
Cots IncAppleton, WIHomelessness$5,000
Friends of Wisconsin Public TvMadison, WIEducation$5,000
Milwaukee Area Technical College Fdn IncMilwaukee, WIEducation$5,000
Tri-County DentalAppleton, WIVolunteer-based dental clinic for needy families$5,000
Junior Achievement of Wi - WinnebagoAppleton, WIEducation$3,000
Lutheran Social Services of Wi & UpMilwaukee, WIAssist needy people$3,000

By state: Wisconsin 23 · Minnesota 5 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Patrick J and Janet L Thompson Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Patrick J Thompson, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Patrick J and Janet L Thompson Family Foundation Inc 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 Patrick J and Janet L Thompson Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $464K across 29 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Patrick J and Janet L Thompson Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (23 grants), Minnesota (5 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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