How to apply
No specific form required. Contact: John Thompson, 1077 Sierra Vista, Lafayette, Ca, 9253481483 Deadlines: No submission deadline required. Restrictions: Organizations requesting grants from this foundation must be exempt from tax pursuant to irc sec 501 (c) (3) and the funds must be used for charitable purposes.
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
11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Medical CenterJupiter, FL | General support | $45K |
| Diocese of Palm BeachPalm Beach Gardens, FL | General support | $20K |
| High Fives FoundationTruckee, CA | General support | $15K |
| Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY | General support | $15K |
| Lafayette Partners in EducationLafayette, CA | General support | $11K |
| St Judes Childrens ResearchMemphis, TN | General support | $10K |
| Tahoe Truckee Community FoundationTruckee, CA | General support | $10K |
| Crohns and Colitis FoundationNew York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| East Bay Regional Parks FoundationCastro Valley, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Kqed IncCity of Industry, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| White Pony ExpressConcord, CA | General support | $1,000 |
By state: Florida 2 · California 6 · New York 2 · Tennessee 1
About this foundation
Thompson Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lafayette, California, administered in care of John Thompson, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Thompson Charitable 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 Thompson Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $136K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Thompson Charitable Foundation give?
Florida (2 grants), California (6 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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