Private foundation · EIN 38-3447218 · Warren, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard K 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: 56 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $15K. 73% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
56
$2.0M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MI
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$22M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Covenant House MichiganDetroit, MIGeneral support$175K
Michigan Tech FundHoughton, MIGeneral support$175K
Starfish Family Services IncInkster, MIGeneral support$125K
Turning Point IncMount Clemens, MIGeneral support$115K
Cs Mott Annual FundAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$100K
Lasallian Fund de LA Salle CollegiateWarren, MIGeneral support$100K
Vista MariaDearborn Heights, MIGeneral support$95K
Forgotten HarvestOak Park, MIGeneral support$90K
Grace Centers of HopePontiac, MIGeneral support$85K
Salvation ArmySouthfield, MIGeneral support$85K
Face Addiction NowClinton Township, MIGeneral support$83K
Macomb County Interfaith Volunteer CaregiversCenter Line, MIGeneral support$73K
Capuchin Soup KitchenDetroit, MIGeneral support$61K
Detroit Rescue Mission MinistriesDetroit, MIGeneral support$50K
Vets Returning HomeRoseville, MIGeneral support$50K
Kensington Child SponsorshipTroy, MIGeneral support$45K
United States Fund for UNICEFNew York, NYGeneral support$34K
Covenant Academies FoundationMuskegon, MIGeneral support$30K
Kensington Community ChurchTroy, MIGeneral support$30K
Penrickton Center for Blind ChildrenTaylor, MIGeneral support$30K
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer CtrAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$30K
Behavioral Care SolutionsNovi, MIGeneral support$25K
National Right to Work Legal Defense & Education Foundation IncSpringfield, VAGeneral support$25K
Pope Francis CenterDetroit, MIGeneral support$25K
St Jude's Childrens HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral support$22K
Mackinac Center for Public PolicyMidland, MIGeneral support$20K
Macomb County Rotating ShelterMount Clemens, MIGeneral support$20K
Hospice of MichiganAda, MIGeneral support$15K
Project Prevention CrackHarrisburg, NCGeneral support$15K
Samaritan Counseling ServicesFarmington Hills, MIGeneral support$15K
Autistic Play PlaceSterling Heights, MIGeneral support$13K
HealClinton Township, MIGeneral support$13K
Humble DesignSouthfield, MIGeneral support$13K
Clinton River Watershed CouncilRochester Hills, MIGeneral support$10K
Free Methodist ChurchIndianapolis, INGeneral support$10K
Special Olympics MichiganMount Pleasant, MIGeneral support$10K
Wigs for KidsSt Clair Shores, MIGeneral support$10K
Wolverine Congressional ChurchWolverine, MIGeneral support$10K
Clarkston ScampClarkston, MIGeneral support$8,000
Interfaith Volunteer CaregiversRoseville, MIGeneral support$2,500
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILGeneral support$2,000
Margaret BohmierShelby Township, MIGeneral support$1,395
American Heart AssociationChicago, ILGeneral support$1,000
American Lung AssociationMadison Heights, MIGeneral support$1,000
March of DimesTopeka, KSGeneral support$1,000
Michigan Humane SocietyBingham Farms, MIGeneral support$1,000
Northwood UniversityMidland, MIGeneral support$1,000
Beaumont HospiceTroy, MIGeneral support$500
Kids2kidsGrafton, WIGeneral support$500
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyWashington, DCGeneral support$500
The Center for Courageous KidsScottsville, KYGeneral support$500
Veterans of America Chapter 154Clinton Township, MIGeneral support$500
Wikimedia FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support$500
American Diabetes AssociationMerrifield, VAGeneral support$300
Wildcare'sSan Rafael, CAGeneral support$250
Charity NavigatorSaddle Brook, NJGeneral support$200

By state: Michigan 41 · New York 1 · Virginia 2 · Tennessee 1 · North Carolina 1 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Richard K Thompson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Warren, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Richard K 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 Richard K Thompson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.0M across 56 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Richard K Thompson Foundation give?

Michigan (41 grants), New York (1 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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