David F and Karen K Thomasfoundation
Invitation OnlyRye, New York · EIN 20-5681086 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$200K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wild Center | Tupper Lake, NY | To help ignite passion in the adirondacks so that people and nature can thrive together and set an example for the world. | $100,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | To improve the world through research, scholarship, education, preservation, and practice. | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $175,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349101414
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5681086
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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