Private foundation · EIN 95-4274964 · Camano Island, Washington

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: 15 grants paid, $27K total, median $1,000. 13% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$27K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in WA
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Girls IncNew York, NYUnrestricted$12K
Summer Saddle UpPendleton, SCUnrestricted$3,500
Neurotalent WorksPasadena, CAUnrestricted$2,750
Boys Scouts of AmericaIrving, TXUnrestricted$1,250
International Essential Tremor FoundationLenexa, KSUnrestricted$1,250
Salvation ArmyAlexandia, VAUnrestricted$1,250
UsoWashington, DCUnrestricted$1,250
Community Resource CenterEncinitas, CAUnrestricted$1,000
Utsalady Ladies AidStanwood, WAUnrestricted$1,000
Camano Animal Shelter AssociationCamano, WAUnrestricted$500
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLUnrestricted$500
KqedSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$250
Brennan Center for JusticeNew York, NYUnrestricted$200
KazuMarina, CAUnrestricted$150
PropublicaNew York, NYUnrestricted$100

By state: New York 3 · California 4 · South Carolina 1 · Washington 2 · Texas 1 · Kansas 1

About this foundation

Thomas Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Camano Island, Washington, administered in care of James a Thomas, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 $27K across 15 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Thomas Family Foundation give?

New York (3 grants), California (4 grants), South Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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