Private foundation · EIN 75-6563188 · W Lake Hills, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cathy and Dwight 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: 13 grants paid, $223K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$223K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salvation ArmyAustin, TXProvide humanitarian support to those in need$50K
Foundation CommunitiesAustin, TXAffordable housing and support services for working families$30K
Scouting AmericaIrving, TXPrepare young people for life by building character, fostering citizenship, and developing personal fitness$25K
American Red CrossAustin, TXHumanitarian relief for emergency and disaster victims$20K
Girl ScoutsAustin, TXBuild girls of courage, confidence, and character$15K
People's Community ClinicAustin, TXImprove health and medically underserved central texans$15K
Safe AllianceAustin, TXStop sexual and domestic abuse$15K
El Buen SamaritanoAustin, TXHealth care, education, and financial services to families in need$15K
CASA of Tarrant CountyForth Worth, TXAdvocate for abused and neglected children$7,500
Kinderfrogs School at TcuForth Worth, TXProvides a developmentally appropriate educational environment for children with down syndrome and other developmental delays$7,500
Salvation Army LubbockLubbock, TXProvide humanitarian support to those in need$7,500
YWCA of LubbockLubbock, TXEliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all$7,500
Alzheimers TexasAustin, TXSupporting people with alzheimer's, their families and caregivers, and advancing research$7,500

About this foundation

Cathy and Dwight Thompson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in W Lake Hills, Texas, administered in care of Dwight D Thompson, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Cathy and Dwight 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 Cathy and Dwight Thompson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $223K across 13 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Cathy and Dwight Thompson Foundation give?

Texas (13 grants), per its latest filing.

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