Douglas N Thompson Foundation
Invitation OnlySalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 27-7067908 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
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
35% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsman Cancer Institute | Salt Lake City, UT | New building fund | $80,000 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Education-scholarship fund | $40,000 |
| Primary Children's Medical Center | Salt Lake City, UT | Children's medical assistance | $35,000 |
| Friends of Challenger Center Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Education | $20,000 |
| University of Utah School of Medici | Salt Lake City, UT | Education | $20,000 |
| Wildlife Rehab Center of No Utah | Farr West, UT | Wildlife Rehabilitation | $5,000 |
| YWCA Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Support women in crisis | $5,000 |
| Bryce Canyon Association | Bryce, UT | Educational, research & interpretive programs | $5,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Research - Mosquito abatement lab | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army | Salt Lake City, UT | Humanitarian Relief | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Hakalau Forest Refuge Management Endowment (conservation) | $2,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Utah | Murray, UT | Animal shelter | $1,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | Kanab, UT | Animal shelter | $1,000 |
| Friends of Haiku Stairs | Kaneohe, HI | Conservation - preserve Haiku Stairs,Hawaii | $1,000 |
| Hawaiian Trail Mountain Corporation | Honolulu, HI | Preserve & protect Hawaii's trails | $1,000 |
| Salt Lake City Library Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Library | $1,000 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($196,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $420,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | $360,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $333,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611289349103776
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-7067908
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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