Private foundation · EIN 27-7067908 · Salt Lake Cty, Utah · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Douglas N 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $420K total, median $2,000. 67% of grants stayed in Utah.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$420K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in UT
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 22 of 24 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lds PhilanthropiesSalt Lake City, UTGenealogical Research, Humanitarian$140K
Huntsman Cancer InstituteSalt Lake City, UTNew building fund$80K
Utah Food BankSalt Lake City, UTPurchase of food & supplies for the Food Bank's program$50K
Friends of Challenger Center HawaiiHonolulu, HIEducation$20K
University of Utah School of MediciSalt Lake City, UTEducation$20K
Wildlife Rehab Center of No UtahFarr West, UTWildlife Rehabilitation$5,000
YWCA UtahSalt Lake City, UTSupport women in crisis$5,000
Bryce Canyon AssociationBryce, UTEducational, research & interpretive programs$5,000
University of Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HIResearch - Mosquito abatement lab$4,000
Salvation ArmySalt Lake City, UTHumanitarian Relief$2,000
The Road HomeSalt Lake City, UTHomeless shelter$2,000
Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HIHakalau Forest Refuge Management Endowment (conservation)$2,000
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDMedical research$1,000
Humane Society of UtahMurray, UTAnimal shelter$1,000
Best Friends Animal SanctuaryKanab, UTAnimal shelter$1,000
Pacific Rim ConservationHonolulu, HIConservation$1,000
Cornell Lab of OrnithologyIthaca, NYResearch$1,000
Friends of Haiku StairsKaneohe, HIConservation - preserve Haiku Stairs,Hawaii$1,000
Hawaiian Trail Mountain CorporationHonolulu, HIPreserve & protect Hawaii's trails$1,000
Kuer 901Salt Lake City, UTEducational programaing$1,000
PBS UtahSalt Lake City, UTEducational programing$1,000
Salt Lake City Library FoundationSalt Lake City, UTLibrary$1,000

By state: Utah 16 · Hawaii 6 · Maryland 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Douglas N Thompson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Salt Lake Cty, Utah, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Douglas N Thompson 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 Douglas N Thompson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $420K across 24 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Douglas N Thompson Foundation give?

Utah (16 grants), Hawaii (6 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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