A S Thomas Memorial Fund Inc
Historical FunderCharleston, West Virginia · EIN 55-6017255 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $600 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | AS THOMAS III |
|---|---|
| Address | POST OFFICE BOX 2073, CHARLESTON WV 25327 |
| Phone | 3043449570 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORMAT |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS. REQUEST MUST BE APPROVED BY THE GRANT COMMITTEE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
48% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rea of Hope Inc | Charleston, WV | General support | $7,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Children's Home Society | Charleston, WV | General support | $6,000 |
| St Christopher's Episcopal Church | Charleston, WV | General support | $5,500 |
| Martha Graham School | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Paul Taylor Dance Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Greenbrier Valley Theatre | Lewisburg, WV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home | Charleston, WV | General support | $4,500 |
| YWCA Family Abuse Center | Charleston, WV | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Carnegie Hall | Lewisburg, WV | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lewisburg Volunteer Fire | Lewisburg, WV | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Charleston Ballet | Charleston, WV | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Kanawha Hospice Care | Charleston, WV | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Colonial Newfoundland Club Rescue | Amissville, VA | Unrestricted | $700 |
| Pick of the Litter Animal Rescue | Charleston, WV | General support | $700 |
| Mamaroneck-Larchmont Student Aid | Larchmont, NY | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Yarmouth Port Library | Yarmouth Port, MA | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Denison University | Granville, OH | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Mccallie School | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wikipedia Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $500 |
| New River Episcopal Ministries | Oak Hill, WV | General support | $500 |
| Little Victories Animal Rescue | Ona, WV | Unrestricted | $350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $63,800 | 25 |
| 2023 | $65,647 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602239349100505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-6017255
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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