Harold E and Phyllis S Thomas Foundation
Historical FunderBoise, Idaho · EIN 82-0477243 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $70,750.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JUDITH BRILEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 12549 W BOWMONT CT, BOISE ID 83713 |
| Phone | 2083773005 |
| Form and materials | INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING GRANTS SHOULD SUBMIT THE INFORMATION ON THE THOMAS FOUNDATION APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE AT THE ADDRESS ABOVE. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ANYTIME; APPROVED QUARTERLY. |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO NONDENOMINATIONAL EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS, LARGELY RESTRICED TO THE STATE OF IDAHO AND GLOBALLY TO THOSE THIRD WORLD NATIONS CONSIDERED THE LEAST EVANGELIZED AND ECONOMICALLY DEPRIVED. |
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
17% of grants went outside Idaho.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Rescue Mission | Boise, ID | To fund religious activity | $100,000 |
| Barefoot Media Ministry | Caldwell, ID | Fund religious activities | $90,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | Nampa, ID | Fund religious activities | $80,000 |
| National Christian Collegiate Aa | Greenville, SC | To fund religious activity | $75,000 |
| Youth With a Mission | Arvada, CO | To fund religious activity | $70,750 |
| Bibleway Inc | Nampa, ID | To fund religious activity | $65,000 |
| Heritage Bible Church | Boise, ID | To fund religious activity | $60,700 |
| Prison Impact Ministries | Kalispell, MT | Missionary support | $60,000 |
| Launch Pad Ministries | Meridian, ID | Fund religious activities | $55,000 |
| Joshua Institute | Meridian, ID | To fund education for those with learning disabilities | $55,000 |
| Love Inc | Nampa, ID | To fund religious activity | $50,000 |
| Biblical Studies Center | Boise, ID | To fund religious activity | $30,000 |
| International Childrens Surgical Fu | Boise, ID | To fund religious activity | $30,000 |
| Masterminded Ministries | Huston, ID | To fund religious activity | $30,000 |
| Expansion International | Boise, ID | To fund religious activity | $25,000 |
| Shepherd's Renewal Ministry | Eagle, ID | To fund religious activity | $15,000 |
| Building the Hope Project | Star, ID | To fund religious activity | $10,000 |
The return also lists 18 grants to individuals ($698,040). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,599,490 | 35 |
| 2023 | $1,368,700 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349103377
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-0477243
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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