Jennie Thompson Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLigonier, Indiana · EIN 23-7450325 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,850 and $14,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SAMUEL W PATTON JR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 205, LIGONIER IN 46767 |
| Phone | 2608943931 |
| Form and materials | NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF ORGANIZATION MAKING REQUEST; DATE OF REQUEST; CONTACT PERSON; PRINCIPLE SERVICES AND PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION; EXPLAIN AFFILIATION, IF ANY, WITH ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION; DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT OR ACTIVITY, AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUESTED, AND PERIOD OF TIME NEEDED FOR COMPLETION; BENEFITS TO THE APPLICANT AND COMMUNITY; OTHER FINANCING. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO WEST NOBLE COUNTY INDIANA AREA |
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
0% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Ligonier | Ligonier, IN | City beautification project | $66,000 |
| Noble County Community Foundation | Ligonier, IN | Nccf scholarship program | $14,000 |
| Ligonier Cemetery Inc | Ligonier, IN | Cemetery maintenance | $6,000 |
| West Noble School Corporation | Ligonier, IN | Golf cart | $5,850 |
| Ruth Stultz Nursery School Inc | Ligonier, IN | Operations | $750 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($17,425). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $110,025 | 8 |
| 2024 | $113,874 | 6 |
| 2023 | $80,389 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102095
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7450325
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.