Private foundation · EIN 84-1271157 · Westminster, Colorado

Thomas Family 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: 4 grants paid, $40K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$40K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CO
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Evergreen Legacy FundEvergreen, COSupport infrastructureimprovements$10K
Food Bank of the RockiesAurora, CONourish people$10K
RmhcDenver, COImprove health of children$10K
Brents PlaceAurora, COLong term home for illnesses$10K

About this foundation

Thomas Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westminster, Colorado, administered in care of Lance M Thomas, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Thomas Family 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 Thomas Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $40K across 4 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Thomas Family Foundation give?

Colorado (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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