Carl and Elinor Glyn Thom Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyTroy, Michigan · EIN 38-3105784 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$60K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$2,081
Total assets$925K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
92% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Account | Burtonsville, MD | General fund | $25,000 |
| Dawn Farm | Ypsilanti, MI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Helping Hand Home | Austin, TX | Distribution to a qualified charity | $5,000 |
| Lady Lodge Youth Camp | Leakley, TX | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Halen Wiatrek | Austin, TX | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Henley Wiatrek | Austin, TX | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Austin, TX | Distribution to a qualified charity | $2,081 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Austin, TX | Distribution to a qualified charity | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Cental Texas | Austin, TX | Distribution to a qualified charity | $2,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | Austin, TX | Distribution to a qualified charity | $2,000 |
| Mike Rowe's Work Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Distribution to a qualified charity | $1,000 |
| Commemorative Air Force | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Food for poor | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,081 | 13 |
| 2024 | $51,377 | 11 |
| 2023 | $44,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349103071
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3105784
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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