Private foundation · EIN 74-2908267 · Hamilton, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thompson Charitable 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: 11 grants paid, $80K total, median $5,278. 27% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$80K
Median grant
$5,278
Stays in TX
27%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Operation KindessCarrolton, TXCARE FOR DOGS AND CATS - no-kill animal care and adoption center$15K
Union of Cencerned ScientistCambridge, MAProtect the arctic$10K
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYFor black lives matter$10K
SOS Sacs a PucesCarpentras, FRCat rescue/adoption$9,605
The Nature ConervancyMerrifield, VAConserving the lands and waters$8,000
Cats Co89Montillot, FRAnimal rescue$5,278
Foundation Brigette BardotParis, FRAid to animals, shelters and strays$5,209
Spa Beaux de ProvenceLes Beaux de Provene, FRAnimal rescue$5,000
AedoAvignon, FRAssist animal shelter needs$4,680
Fans of Williamson County RegionalGeorgetown, TXHelping animals in the shelter$4,086
Go TexanHamilton, TXHelping children$3,000

By state: INTL 5 · Texas 3 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Thompson Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hamilton, Texas, administered in care of Ramon L Haile, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 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 $80K across 11 grants, a median of $5,278.

Where does Thompson Charitable Foundation give?

INTL (5 grants), Texas (3 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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