How to apply
Online application at ://fdnweb.org/thoms see details on website Contact: Bank of America, C/O T Sangio 150 North College St, Charlotte, Nc, 9806832362, tony.sangio@bofa.com Deadlines: See website Restrictions: See website
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 73 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of St Lucie CountyFort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted general | $225K |
| Treasure Coast Food BankFort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted general | $150K |
| Council on Aging of Martin CountyStuart, FL | Unrestricted general | $80K |
| Mustard Seed MinistriesFort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted general | $60K |
| Little Lights DentistryStuart, FL | Unrestricted general | $60K |
| Helping People SucceedJensen Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $50K |
| Jesus House of HopeStuart, FL | Unrestricted general | $50K |
| Molly's HouseStuart, FL | Unrestricted general | $50K |
| Tykes & Teens IncStuart, FL | Unrestricted general | $50K |
| Feed the Hungry Pantry of Palm Beach CtyPalm Beach Gardens, FL | Unrestricted general | $50K |
| Grace Way Village IncFort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted general | $40K |
| SafespaceStuart, FL | Unrestricted general | $35K |
| Council on Aging of St LuciePort St Lucie, FL | Unrestricted general | $30K |
| Volunteers in Medicine Clinic IncStuart, FL | Unrestricted general | $30K |
| United Against PovertyVero Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $25K |
| Mary's Shelter of the Treasure CoastStuart, FL | Unrestricted general | $25K |
| St Lucie County Health Access NetworkFort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted general | $25K |
| Lifebuilders of the Treasure CoastFort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted general | $25K |
| Canine Assisted TherapyOakland Park, FL | Unrestricted general | $25K |
| Boca Helping Hands IncBoca Raton, FL | Unrestricted general | $25K |
| Florida Outreach Center for the BlindWest Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $25K |
| Alzheimer-Parkinson Assn of IrcVero Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $25K |
| Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach CntyWest Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $25K |
| Project LiftPalm City, FL | Unrestricted general | $20K |
| Paws 4 LibertyLake Worth, FL | Unrestricted general | $20K |
| Will S Way - Diabetes Will's WayCarmel, IN | Unrestricted general | $20K |
| Adfac - Aid to Distressed FamiliesOak Ridge, TN | Unrestricted general | $20K |
| Community Child Care CenterDelray Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $20K |
| Fuller Child Development CenterBoca Raton, FL | Unrestricted general | $20K |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern FlFort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted general | $20K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Palm & MartinWest Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $20K |
| Habitat for Humanity Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $20K |
| Lighthouse for the BlindWest Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $20K |
| Quantum HouseWest Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $20K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach CityWest Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Hacer MinistryWest Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Patient Airlift Services (pals Skyhope)Farmingdale, NY | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Meals on Wheels of the Palm BeachesWest Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Florida Oceanographic SocietyStuart, FL | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Arc of the GladesBelle Glade, FL | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Lighthouse Central FloridaOrlando, FL | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Adopt-A-Family of the Palm BeachesLake Worth, FL | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Hibiscus Children's CenterJensen Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Healthy Mothers Healthy BabiesWest Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin CountyHobe Sound, FL | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Vita Nova IncWest Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Boynton Beach Faith Based Elder CareBoynton Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Sweet Dream MakersBoca Raton, FL | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Treasure Coast BuildersPort St Lucie, FL | Unrestricted general | $12K |
| Education Foundation of Martin CountyStuart, FL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Clinics Can Help IncWest Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Elizabeth H Faulk FoundationBoca Raton, FL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Florida Wildlife Hospital and SanctuaryMelbourne, FL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Community Health Ctr of West Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Pathways to ProsperityBoynton Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| James Whitcomb Riley MemorialIndianapolis, IN | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Center for Trauma Counseling IncGreenacres, FL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Children's Home Society of FloridaOrlando, FL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Senior Resource Association IncVero Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Insight for the BlindFort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
By state: Florida 68 · Indiana 2 · Tennessee 1 · New York 1 · Ohio 1
About this foundation
William & Helen Thomas Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Bank of America Trustee, tax-exempt since 1990. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does William & Helen Thomas Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Online application at ://fdnweb.org/thoms see details on website Deadlines: See website.
How much does William & Helen Thomas Charitable Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.8M across 73 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does William & Helen Thomas Charitable Trust give?
Florida (68 grants), Indiana (2 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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