James M Thomas and Luvie C Thomas Foundation
Invitation OnlyOxford, Mississippi · EIN 72-1394262 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$201K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$6.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,120 and $30,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Foundation | Jackson, MS | Fund baptist memorial leake, attala & yazoo summer extern nursing program | $57,600 |
| Mississippi Baptist Convention | Jackson, MS | Fund disaster relief efforts | $50,000 |
| First Baptist Church Carthage Mississippi | Carthage, MS | Fund special projects of first baptist church, carthage, ms | $30,000 |
| Mississippi Baptist Foundation | Jackson, MS | Fund scholarships for seminary students | $26,000 |
| Mississippi College | Clinton, MS | Fund current and endowed scholarships | $15,000 |
| Tom Harrison Pastoral Ministries | Shreveport, LA | Fund educational ministries | $10,000 |
| East Central Community College Foundation Inc | Decatur, MS | Fund annual scholarships | $7,120 |
| Mountain Brook City Schools Council PTO | Mountain Brook, AL | Fund innovative educational initiatives | $4,000 |
| All in Mountain Brook | Birmingham, AL | Fund community education on challenges facing youth | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200,720 | 9 |
| 2023 | $279,620 | 8 |
| 2021 | $241,720 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542309349100824
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1394262
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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